Secretary Average Salary in Thailand 2021
How much money does a Secretary make in Thailand?
LOW
22,000
THB AVERAGE
44,800
THB HIGH
69,900
THB
A person working as a Secretary in Thailand typically earns around 44,800 THB per month. Salaries range from 22,000 THB (lowest) to 69,900 THB (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Secretary salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Secretary Salary Distribution in Thailand
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Secretary salaries in Thailand range from 22,000 THB per month (minimum salary) to 69,900 THB per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 45,700 THB per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Secretary(s) are earning less than 45,700 THB while the other half are earning more than 45,700 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 Secretary(s) are earning less than 30,500 THB while 75% of them are earning more than 30,500 THB. Also from the diagram, 75% of Secretary(s) are earning less than 59,000 THB while 25% are earning more than 59,000 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
Secretary Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Secretary salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Secretary with less than two years of experience makes approximately 26,000 THB per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 33,500 THB per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 46,200 THB per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Secretary(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 57,200 THB per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 61,300 THB per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 65,400 THB per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Secretary average salary change by experience in Thailand
| 0 - 2 Years | 26,000 THB | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 33,500 THB |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 46,200 THB |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 57,200 THB |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 61,300 THB |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 65,400 THB |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Secretary Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Secretary(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Secretary salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Secretary is 33,500 THB per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 47,900 THB per month, 43% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 66,100 THB per month, 38% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Secretary average salary difference by education level in Thailand
| High School | 33,500 THB | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +43% | 47,900 THB |
| Bachelor's Degree | +38% | 66,100 THB |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Secretary 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 Secretary employees in Thailand earn 9% less than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 42,400 THB | |
| Female | +9% | 46,500 THB |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Thailand for all Careers
Secretary Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Thailand
How much are annual salary increments in Thailand for Secretary(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Secretary
Secretary(s) in Thailand are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 19 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 2020
| 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 2020. 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
Secretary Bonus and Incentive Rates in Thailand
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Secretary is considered to be a low bonus-based job 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.
70% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 30% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 30% | |
| No Bonus | 70% |
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: | Example: |
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.
Secretary Average Hourly Wage in Thailand
260 THB per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Thailand is 260 THB. This means that the average Secretary in Thailand earns approximately 260 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.
Secretary VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Secretary is 22% less than that of Administration / Reception / Secretarial. Also, Administration / Reception / Secretarial salaries are 41% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accreditation Specialist | 116,000 THB |  +160% |
| Administrative Aide | 38,300 THB |  -15% |
| Administrative Analyst | 72,800 THB | +62% |
| Administrative Assistant | 54,700 THB | +22% |
| Administrative Associate | 50,500 THB | +13% |
| Administrative Manager | 76,000 THB | +70% |
| Administrative Receptionist | 50,000 THB | +12% |
| Board Secretary | 46,400 THB | +4% |
| Central Office Operator | 47,600 THB | +6% |
| Clerk | 33,500 THB | -25% |
| Commercial Administrator | 72,600 THB | +62% |
| Commissions Processor | 61,300 THB | +37% |
| Conveyancing Secretary | 45,300 THB | +1% |
| Document Controller | 42,500 THB | -5% |
| Document Management Specialist | 63,800 THB | +42% |
| Executive Assistant | 53,900 THB | +20% |
| Executive Personal Assistant | 63,600 THB | +42% |
| Executive Secretary | 56,200 THB | +25% |
| Front Desk Attendant | 49,300 THB | +10% |
| Front Desk Coordinator | 58,900 THB | +31% |
| Front Desk Manager | 76,100 THB | +70% |
| Group Services Manager | 131,000 THB | +190% |
| Head Receptionist | 56,200 THB | +25% |
| Key Account Assistant | 56,800 THB | +27% |
| Keyboard and Data Entry Operator | 31,700 THB | -29% |
| Leasing Administrator | 62,100 THB | +39% |
| Legal Secretary | 50,200 THB | +12% |
| Librarian | 60,100 THB | +34% |
| Mailroom Manager | 54,900 THB | +22% |
| Management Support Secretary | 49,500 THB | +10% |
| Master Programme Coordinator | 96,600 THB | +120% |
| Medical Receptionist | 54,300 THB | +21% |
| Meeting and Event Assistant | 56,500 THB | +26% |
| Meeting and Event Manager | 125,000 THB | +180% |
| Night Manager | 76,200 THB | +70% |
| Office Administrator | 80,400 THB | +79% |
| Office Assistant | 35,700 THB | -20% |
| Office Manager | 90,100 THB | +100% |
| Office Services Coordinator | 66,200 THB | +48% |
| Operations Analyst | 106,000 THB | +140% |
| Operations Manager | 130,000 THB | +190% |
| Personal Assistant | 48,500 THB | +8% |
| Planning Assistant | 58,000 THB | +29% |
| Process Expert | 74,100 THB | +65% |
| Program Coordinator | 69,900 THB | +56% |
| Programme Assistant | 61,200 THB | +37% |
| Project Administrator | 83,000 THB | +85% |
| Project Coordinator | 112,000 THB | +150% |
| Reception Team Lead | 65,200 THB | +45% |
| Receptionist | 47,100 THB | +5% |
| Records Officer | 42,900 THB | -4% |
| Schedule Officer | 33,500 THB | -25% |
| School Secretary | 49,500 THB | +10% |
| Secretary | 44,800 THB | -0% |
| Switchboard Operator | 41,400 THB | -8% |
| Technical Program Manager | 111,000 THB | +150% |
| Technical Project Manager | 117,000 THB | +160% |
| Typist | 40,100 THB | -11% |
| Wayleave Officer | 34,600 THB | -23% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bangkok (Krung Thep) | 49,800 THB |
| Chiang Mai | 48,000 THB |
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 |
