Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Thailand 2020
How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Thailand?
LOW
24,500
THB AVERAGE
56,100
THB HIGH
166,000
THB
A person working in Construction / Building / Installation in Thailand typically earns around 56,100 THB per month. Salaries range from 24,500 THB (lowest average) to 166,000 THB (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Construction / Building / Installation careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Adjudicator | 40,600 THB |
| Assembler | 31,300 THB |
| Boat Builder and Shipwright | 46,100 THB |
| Bricklayer | 26,800 THB |
| Building Administrator | 41,400 THB |
| Building Contracts Manager | 141,000 THB |
| Building Inspector | 40,400 THB |
| Building Monitor | 31,700 THB |
| Building Sales Manager | 128,000 THB |
| Cabinetmaker | 34,500 THB |
| Carpenter | 38,900 THB |
| Civil Engineer | 88,500 THB |
| Civil Technician | 44,700 THB |
| Concreter | 28,300 THB |
| Construction and Maintenance Manager | 74,700 THB |
| Construction Assistant | 36,800 THB |
| Construction Coordinator | 53,800 THB |
| Construction Estimator | 60,700 THB |
| Construction Field Engineer | 83,800 THB |
| Construction General Manager | 166,000 THB |
| Construction Inventory Officer | 33,400 THB |
| Construction Operations Manager | 151,000 THB |
| Construction Project Coordinator | 97,600 THB |
| Construction Project Engineer | 91,300 THB |
| Construction Project Manager | 162,000 THB |
| Construction Project Planner | 90,600 THB |
| Construction Quality Control Manager | 122,000 THB |
| Construction Safety Officer | 57,700 THB |
| Construction Superintendent | 61,600 THB |
| Construction Supervisor | 86,100 THB |
| Construction Technical Assistant | 35,500 THB |
| Construction Technical Officer | 41,600 THB |
| Construction Technical Writer | 37,500 THB |
| Construction Technician | 31,900 THB |
| Crane and Tower Operator | 33,400 THB |
| Diesel Mechanic | 31,200 THB |
| Drywall Installer | 33,300 THB |
| Electrical Draftsman | 32,400 THB |
| Electrical Engineering Supervisor | 102,000 THB |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 39,100 THB |
| Electrician | 48,100 THB |
| Elevator Installer and Repairer | 42,900 THB |
| Engineer | 94,600 THB |
| Excavator Operator | 31,800 THB |
| Floor Finisher | 37,100 THB |
| Floor Manager | 50,200 THB |
| Foreman | 25,600 THB |
| Frame and Truss Detailer | 29,300 THB |
| Furniture Finisher | 30,300 THB |
| Gas Technician | 30,000 THB |
| Handyman | 27,100 THB |
| Health and Safety Coordinator | 39,400 THB |
| Health and Safety Officer | 42,600 THB |
| Installation Manager | 107,000 THB |
| Installer | 27,400 THB |
| Insulation Installer | 31,200 THB |
| Labourer | 25,700 THB |
| Land Surveyor | 41,600 THB |
| Lift Technician | 31,200 THB |
| Material Tester | 45,700 THB |
| Model Maker | 46,100 THB |
| Order Picker | 27,500 THB |
| Painter | 30,900 THB |
| Pipe Layer | 26,800 THB |
| Pipefitter | 27,200 THB |
| Plumber | 32,800 THB |
| Property Coordinator | 76,500 THB |
| Purchasing Manager | 112,000 THB |
| Quantity Surveyor | 60,700 THB |
| Roof Slater and Tiler | 29,200 THB |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 32,800 THB |
| Site Clerk | 31,500 THB |
| Site engineer | 78,900 THB |
| Site Leader | 152,000 THB |
| Stock Controller | 46,300 THB |
| Structural Steel Construction Worker | 33,500 THB |
| Technical Draughtsman | 37,500 THB |
| Tendering Manager | 135,000 THB |
| Tower Crane Operator | 30,800 THB |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 29,600 THB |
| Warehouse Manager | 105,000 THB |
| Welder | 27,400 THB |
| Welding Superintendent | 37,700 THB |
Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Salary Distribution in Thailand
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Construction / Building / Installation salaries in Thailand range from 24,500 THB per month (minimum average salary) to 166,000 THB per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 51,600 THB per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Construction / Building / Installation are earning less than 51,600 THB while the other half are earning more than 51,600 THB. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Construction / Building / Installation are earning less than 34,300 THB while 75% of them are earning more than 34,300 THB. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Construction / Building / Installation are earning less than 100,000 THB while 25% are earning more than 100,000 THB.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Thailand costs anywhere from 485,000 Baht(s) to 1,450,000 Baht(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Construction / Building / Installation Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Thailand who work in Construction / Building / Installation earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Female | 52,900 THB | |
| Male | +10% | 58,200 THB |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Thailand for all Careers
Construction / Building / Installation Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Thailand
How much are annual salary increments in Thailand for Construction / Building / Installation professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
Construction / Building / Installation
Construction / Building / Installation professionals in Thailand are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.
Thailand / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2019
| Banking | 8% | |
| Energy | 7% | |
| Information Technology | 6% | |
| Healthcare | 5% | |
| Travel | 4% | |
| Construction | 3% | |
| Education | 2% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Thailand for the year 2019. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Construction / Building / Installation Bonus and Incentive Rates in Thailand
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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Construction / Building / Installation is considered to be a low bonus-based field due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
76% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 24% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 2% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 24% | |
| No Bonus | 76% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
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Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Thailand earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 94,000 THB | |
| Public Sector | +7% | 100,000 THB |
Construction / Building / Installation Hourly Average Wage in Thailand
320 THB per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Thailand is 320 THB. This means that the average person in Thailand earns approximately 320 THB for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Construction / Building / Installation VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Construction / Building / Installation is 42% less than that of All Jobs.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bangkok (Krung Thep) | 64,700 THB |
| Chiang Mai | 62,200 THB |
