How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Thailand?
Average Monthly Salary
82,200 THB
( 986,000 THB yearly)
LOW
26,000
THB
AVERAGE
82,200
THB
HIGH
173,000
THB
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.
A person working in Engineering in Thailand typically earns around 82,200 THB. Salaries range from 26,000 THB (lowest average) to 173,000 THB (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
Salary Variance
The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Thailand exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
Engineering | |
3D Printing Engineer | 80,200 THB |
Acoustics Engineer | 87,400 THB |
Assembly Engineering Technician | 71,000 THB |
Assistant Chief Engineer | 94,700 THB |
|
Associate Engineer | 80,400 THB |
AutoCAD Drafter | 52,500 THB |
Autocad Operator | 57,800 THB |
Automation Engineer | 90,800 THB |
Automation Engineer | 89,400 THB |
Avionic System Support Engineer | 87,000 THB |
Biochemical Engineer | 83,400 THB |
BMS Engineer | 81,000 THB |
Bridge and Lock Tender | 46,400 THB |
Broadcast Engineer | 83,200 THB |
CAD Design Engineer | 91,100 THB |
CAD Designer | 56,100 THB |
CAE Engineer | 84,500 THB |
Ceramics Engineer | 78,700 THB |
Chemical Engineer | 92,800 THB |
Civil Drafter | 55,300 THB |
Civil Engineer | 90,200 THB |
Civil Site Engineer | 95,300 THB |
Civil Technician | 51,600 THB |
Cognitive Engineer | 81,000 THB |
Commissioning Engineer | 89,800 THB |
Communications Engineer | 93,200 THB |
Condition Monitoring Engineer | 73,200 THB |
Contract Associate Engineer | 84,900 THB |
Contract Engineer | 86,200 THB |
Control Systems Engineer | 84,900 THB |
Controls Engineer | 83,200 THB |
Controls Software Engineer | 77,300 THB |
Corrosion Engineer | 84,300 THB |
Design Engineer | 90,900 THB |
Director of Engineering | 171,000 THB |
Drafter | 55,300 THB |
Drafting Manager | 103,000 THB |
Drilling Engineer | 87,600 THB |
Drilling Foreman | 25,800 THB |
Electrical Draughtsman | 44,800 THB |
Electrical Engineer | 101,000 THB |
Electrical Engineering Manager | 121,000 THB |
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 94,900 THB |
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 47,000 THB |
Energy Engineer | 88,500 THB |
Engine Assembler | 40,000 THB |
Engineer | 90,100 THB |
Engineering Account Manager | 98,800 THB |
Engineering Chief Designer | 101,000 THB |
Engineering Consultant | 124,000 THB |
Engineering Key Account Manager | 128,000 THB |
Engineering Lab Technician | 82,000 THB |
Engineering Manager | 123,000 THB |
Engineering Planning Manager | 120,000 THB |
Engineering Production Manager | 150,000 THB |
Engineering Project Analyst | 106,000 THB |
Engineering Project Coordinator | 101,000 THB |
Engineering Project Director | 186,000 THB |
Engineering Project Leader | 118,000 THB |
Engineering Project Manager | 120,000 THB |
Engineering Research and Development Manager | 143,000 THB |
Engineering Safety Coordinator | 66,700 THB |
Engineering Sales Manager | 118,000 THB |
Engineering Technician | 66,700 THB |
Engineering Technologist | 70,800 THB |
Environmental Engineer | 84,900 THB |
Equipment Engineer | 80,300 THB |
Equipment Engineering Manager | 118,000 THB |
Estimator | 72,400 THB |
Fabrication Specialist | 63,100 THB |
Fabricator | 41,200 THB |
Facade Engineer | 82,900 THB |
Fiber Analyst | 50,000 THB |
Field Engineer | 94,200 THB |
Field Engineering Manager | 155,000 THB |
Fire Engineer | 91,100 THB |
Fitter and Turner | 29,500 THB |
Forestry Strategic Planner | 104,000 THB |
Generation Engineer | 88,800 THB |
Genetic Engineer | 98,600 THB |
Geological Engineer | 94,800 THB |
Geotechnical Engineer | 89,900 THB |
Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 48,700 THB |
Highway Engineer | 85,500 THB |
HSE Professional | 85,900 THB |
Human Machine Interface Engineer | 79,700 THB |
HVAC Engineer | 92,700 THB |
HVAC Supervisor | 80,300 THB |
Industrial Engineer | 85,200 THB |
Industrial Engineering Technologist | 83,000 THB |
Instrument Engineer | 87,400 THB |
Instrument Technician | 49,000 THB |
Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 89,600 THB |
Instrumentation Designer | 77,700 THB |
Instrumentation Engineer | 90,900 THB |
Instrumentation Manager | 83,500 THB |
Irrigation Engineer | 87,200 THB |
Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 93,000 THB |
|
Locomotive Engineer | 83,000 THB |
Maintenance Engineer | 85,400 THB |
Maintenance Fitter | 29,800 THB |
Maintenance Manager | 87,300 THB |
Manufacturing Engineer | 89,000 THB |
Marine Engineer | 85,400 THB |
Materials Engineer | 84,500 THB |
Materials Researcher | 84,600 THB |
Materials Technician | 65,900 THB |
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 96,300 THB |
Mechanical Design Engineer | 91,800 THB |
Mechanical Designer | 75,400 THB |
Mechanical Engineer | 93,200 THB |
Mechanical Engineering Manager | 125,000 THB |
Mechanical Inspector | 89,000 THB |
Mechatronics Engineer | 90,400 THB |
Mining Engineer | 90,400 THB |
Nanotechnology Engineer | 89,700 THB |
Natural Language Processing Engineer | 96,100 THB |
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 99,800 THB |
Optical Engineer | 83,300 THB |
Optical Instrument Assembler | 44,200 THB |
PCB Assembler | 32,900 THB |
Photonics Engineer | 92,800 THB |
Photonics Technician | 76,800 THB |
Pipeline Engineer | 77,900 THB |
Piping Designer | 46,900 THB |
Piping Engineer | 80,300 THB |
Planning Engineer | 91,400 THB |
Pressure Vessel Inspector | 41,600 THB |
Principal Cost Engineer | 85,600 THB |
Principal Engineer | 89,700 THB |
Principal Support Engineer | 91,000 THB |
Process Engineer | 83,000 THB |
Process Operator | 52,300 THB |
Product Development Engineer | 88,700 THB |
Product Development Technician | 61,400 THB |
Product Engineer | 90,100 THB |
Product Safety Engineer | 84,900 THB |
Production Engineer | 89,900 THB |
Project Engineer | 92,900 THB |
Proposal Manager | 115,000 THB |
Purchasing Engineer | 81,400 THB |
Quality Assurance Engineer | 88,300 THB |
Rail Engineer | 91,100 THB |
Regional Field Engineer | 97,500 THB |
Remote Sensing Engineer | 91,400 THB |
Robotics Engineer | 101,000 THB |
Robotics Technician | 73,900 THB |
|
Safety Engineer | 91,700 THB |
Safety Inspector | 71,800 THB |
Safety Manager | 101,000 THB |
Safety Officer | 46,300 THB |
Sales Engineer | 93,700 THB |
Scheduling Engineer | 79,900 THB |
Security Engineer | 91,300 THB |
Service Engineer | 93,100 THB |
Smart Home Engineer | 94,100 THB |
Solar Engineer | 95,600 THB |
Staff Engineer | 89,600 THB |
Static Equipment Engineer | 87,600 THB |
Stationary Engineer | 79,500 THB |
Stress Engineer | 85,100 THB |
Structural Analysis Engineer | 82,300 THB |
Structural Designer | 78,500 THB |
Structural Engineer | 83,600 THB |
Structural Technician | 55,600 THB |
Subsea Engineer | 111,000 THB |
Supply Chain Specialist | 86,700 THB |
Surveyor | 65,800 THB |
Technical Affairs Officer | 43,300 THB |
Technical Assistant | 45,300 THB |
Technical Engineer | 79,600 THB |
Technical Support Engineer | 73,200 THB |
Tender Engineer | 76,800 THB |
Test Development Engineer | 88,400 THB |
Test Engineer | 89,300 THB |
Transportation Engineer | 79,900 THB |
Urban Engineer | 93,700 THB |
Validation Engineer | 76,000 THB |
Verification Engineer | 82,800 THB |
Wastewater Engineer | 86,200 THB |
Wind Energy Engineer | 89,700 THB |
Wind Energy Operations Manager | 119,000 THB |
Wireless Engineer | 96,900 THB |
Work Planner | 64,200 THB |
Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Thailand
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5% of people earn
84,800 THB or more
10% of people earn
70,100 to 84,800 THB
20% of people earn
37,700 THB or less
65% of people earn
37,700 to 70,100 THB
Minimum Salary 26,000 THB |
Median 73,700 THB |
Maximum 173,000 THB |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Salaries in Engineering in Thailand range from 26,000 THB (starting average salary) to 173,000 THB (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.
Median Salary
The median income in the field of Engineering is 73,700 THB, implying that half of the workforce in Thailand earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.
Percentiles and Salary Scale
Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Thailand earn less than 55,200 THB, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 91,300 THB, while 25% earn more than that.
Pay Scale Structure
Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Thailand. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 37,700 THB to 70,100 THB. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 37,700 THB mark, while 10% ranged from 70,100 THB to 84,800 THB. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 84,800 THB or higher.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
Share This Chart Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-by-experience.jpg 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 in Engineering in Thailand 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.
Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
“ On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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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 degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Thailand, 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 certificate 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 486,000 THB to 1,460,000 THB and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 to 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 the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Thailand
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Male | | 84,300 THB |
Female | -6% | 79,600 THB |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary Comparison By Gender in Thailand for all Careers
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Thailand
How much are annual salary increments in Thailand for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?
Professionals working in Engineering in Thailand are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.
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Thailand / All Professions
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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
“The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Thailand is 6%.”
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
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Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.
Bonus and Incentive Rates / Engineering / Thailand
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47% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | | 53% |
No Bonus | | 47% |
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. |
Example: A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company. | Example: A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital. |
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.
“Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.”
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.
Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Thailand
470 THB
per hour The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Thailand is 470 THB.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.
Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )
About The Hourly Pay Rate
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 fixed 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.
What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?
The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Thailand is 150 THB. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
Salary Comparison By City
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Thailand is 7% on average across all career fields.
Private Sector | | 94,300 THB |
Public Sector | +7% | 101,000 THB |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide
What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Engineering in Thailand?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 73,700 THB and 91,300 THB. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.
Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.
Base / Basic Salary
The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Thailand ranges from 26,000 THB to 55,200 THB. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn 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