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Engineering Average Salaries in Thailand 2024

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

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer80,200 THB
Acoustics Engineer87,400 THB
Assembly Engineering Technician71,000 THB
Assistant Chief Engineer94,700 THB
Associate Engineer80,400 THB
AutoCAD Drafter52,500 THB
Autocad Operator57,800 THB
Automation Engineer90,800 THB
Automation Engineer89,400 THB
Avionic System Support Engineer87,000 THB
Biochemical Engineer83,400 THB
BMS Engineer81,000 THB
Bridge and Lock Tender46,400 THB
Broadcast Engineer83,200 THB
CAD Design Engineer91,100 THB
CAD Designer56,100 THB
CAE Engineer84,500 THB
Ceramics Engineer78,700 THB
Chemical Engineer92,800 THB
Civil Drafter55,300 THB
Civil Engineer90,200 THB
Civil Site Engineer95,300 THB
Civil Technician51,600 THB
Cognitive Engineer81,000 THB
Commissioning Engineer89,800 THB
Communications Engineer93,200 THB
Condition Monitoring Engineer73,200 THB
Contract Associate Engineer84,900 THB
Contract Engineer86,200 THB
Control Systems Engineer84,900 THB
Controls Engineer83,200 THB
Controls Software Engineer77,300 THB
Corrosion Engineer84,300 THB
Design Engineer90,900 THB
Director of Engineering171,000 THB
Drafter55,300 THB
Drafting Manager103,000 THB
Drilling Engineer87,600 THB
Drilling Foreman25,800 THB
Electrical Draughtsman44,800 THB
Electrical Engineer101,000 THB
Electrical Engineering Manager121,000 THB
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist94,900 THB
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler47,000 THB
Energy Engineer88,500 THB
Engine Assembler40,000 THB
Engineer90,100 THB
Engineering Account Manager98,800 THB
Engineering Chief Designer101,000 THB
Engineering Consultant124,000 THB
Engineering Key Account Manager128,000 THB
Engineering Lab Technician82,000 THB
Engineering Manager123,000 THB
Engineering Planning Manager120,000 THB
Engineering Production Manager150,000 THB
Engineering Project Analyst106,000 THB
Engineering Project Coordinator 101,000 THB
Engineering Project Director186,000 THB
Engineering Project Leader118,000 THB
Engineering Project Manager120,000 THB
Engineering Research and Development Manager143,000 THB
Engineering Safety Coordinator66,700 THB
Engineering Sales Manager118,000 THB
Engineering Technician66,700 THB
Engineering Technologist70,800 THB
Environmental Engineer84,900 THB
Equipment Engineer80,300 THB
Equipment Engineering Manager118,000 THB
Estimator72,400 THB
Fabrication Specialist63,100 THB
Fabricator41,200 THB
Facade Engineer82,900 THB
Fiber Analyst50,000 THB
Field Engineer94,200 THB
Field Engineering Manager155,000 THB
Fire Engineer91,100 THB
Fitter and Turner29,500 THB
Forestry Strategic Planner104,000 THB
Generation Engineer88,800 THB
Genetic Engineer98,600 THB
Geological Engineer94,800 THB
Geotechnical Engineer89,900 THB
Heavy Equipment Mechanic48,700 THB
Highway Engineer85,500 THB
HSE Professional85,900 THB
Human Machine Interface Engineer79,700 THB
HVAC Engineer92,700 THB
HVAC Supervisor80,300 THB
Industrial Engineer85,200 THB
Industrial Engineering Technologist83,000 THB
Instrument Engineer87,400 THB
Instrument Technician49,000 THB
Instrumentation and Control Engineer89,600 THB
Instrumentation Designer77,700 THB
Instrumentation Engineer90,900 THB
Instrumentation Manager83,500 THB
Irrigation Engineer87,200 THB
Licensed Aircraft Engineer93,000 THB
Locomotive Engineer83,000 THB
Maintenance Engineer85,400 THB
Maintenance Fitter29,800 THB
Maintenance Manager87,300 THB
Manufacturing Engineer89,000 THB
Marine Engineer85,400 THB
Materials Engineer84,500 THB
Materials Researcher84,600 THB
Materials Technician65,900 THB
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer96,300 THB
Mechanical Design Engineer91,800 THB
Mechanical Designer75,400 THB
Mechanical Engineer93,200 THB
Mechanical Engineering Manager125,000 THB
Mechanical Inspector89,000 THB
Mechatronics Engineer90,400 THB
Mining Engineer90,400 THB
Nanotechnology Engineer89,700 THB
Natural Language Processing Engineer96,100 THB
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer99,800 THB
Optical Engineer83,300 THB
Optical Instrument Assembler44,200 THB
PCB Assembler32,900 THB
Photonics Engineer92,800 THB
Photonics Technician76,800 THB
Pipeline Engineer77,900 THB
Piping Designer46,900 THB
Piping Engineer80,300 THB
Planning Engineer91,400 THB
Pressure Vessel Inspector41,600 THB
Principal Cost Engineer85,600 THB
Principal Engineer89,700 THB
Principal Support Engineer91,000 THB
Process Engineer83,000 THB
Process Operator52,300 THB
Product Development Engineer88,700 THB
Product Development Technician61,400 THB
Product Engineer90,100 THB
Product Safety Engineer84,900 THB
Production Engineer89,900 THB
Project Engineer92,900 THB
Proposal Manager115,000 THB
Purchasing Engineer81,400 THB
Quality Assurance Engineer88,300 THB
Rail Engineer91,100 THB
Regional Field Engineer97,500 THB
Remote Sensing Engineer91,400 THB
Robotics Engineer101,000 THB
Robotics Technician73,900 THB
Safety Engineer91,700 THB
Safety Inspector71,800 THB
Safety Manager101,000 THB
Safety Officer46,300 THB
Sales Engineer93,700 THB
Scheduling Engineer79,900 THB
Security Engineer91,300 THB
Service Engineer93,100 THB
Smart Home Engineer94,100 THB
Solar Engineer95,600 THB
Staff Engineer89,600 THB
Static Equipment Engineer87,600 THB
Stationary Engineer79,500 THB
Stress Engineer85,100 THB
Structural Analysis Engineer82,300 THB
Structural Designer78,500 THB
Structural Engineer83,600 THB
Structural Technician55,600 THB
Subsea Engineer111,000 THB
Supply Chain Specialist86,700 THB
Surveyor65,800 THB
Technical Affairs Officer43,300 THB
Technical Assistant45,300 THB
Technical Engineer79,600 THB
Technical Support Engineer73,200 THB
Tender Engineer76,800 THB
Test Development Engineer88,400 THB
Test Engineer89,300 THB
Transportation Engineer79,900 THB
Urban Engineer93,700 THB
Validation Engineer76,000 THB
Verification Engineer82,800 THB
Wastewater Engineer86,200 THB
Wind Energy Engineer89,700 THB
Wind Energy Operations Manager119,000 THB
Wireless Engineer96,900 THB
Work Planner64,200 THB


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Thailand

Median and salary distribution Thailand Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

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?

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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.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education 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 multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

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

Salary comparison by gender Thailand Engineering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Engineering in Thailand, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

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.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Thailand Engineering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Thailand / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Thailand
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare 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

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Thailand is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

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

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Thailand Engineering
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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 Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, 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 Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These 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 GeneratorsSupporting 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

CityAverage Salary
Bangkok (Krung Thep)94,800 THB
Chiang Mai91,100 THB

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


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