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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Thailand — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2022 data).
What is a good salary in Thailand?
In Thailand, the national median salary is about $8,261 gross (~$7,763 after tax, 2022 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$8,995 to ~$54,843 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Thailand's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2022)
$8,261 gross · $7,763 after tax · $22,991 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $66,377 | $54,843 |
| AI Engineer | $55,860 | $46,893 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $55,846 | $46,882 |
| Engineering Manager | $48,874 | $41,304 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $43,400 | $36,925 |
| Software Engineer | $40,622 | $34,703 |
| Data Engineer | $39,620 | $33,901 |
| Cloud Engineer | $37,992 | $32,599 |
| DevOps Engineer | $37,878 | $32,507 |
| Product Manager | $36,907 | $31,731 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $34,662 | $29,935 |
| Data Scientist | $32,805 | $28,449 |
| Management Consultant | $32,633 | $28,311 |
| Dentist | $30,663 | $26,735 |
| Remote Freelancer | $27,472 | $24,183 |
| Sales Manager | $24,419 | $21,740 |
| Pharmacist | $24,350 | $21,685 |
| General Manager | $23,997 | $21,403 |
| UX Designer | $23,726 | $21,186 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $22,715 | $20,368 |
| Marketing Manager | $22,200 | $19,930 |
| Project Manager | $22,200 | $19,930 |
| Civil Engineer | $21,556 | $19,383 |
| Finance Analyst | $20,757 | $18,703 |
| Business Analyst | $20,479 | $18,467 |
| Content Writer | $20,055 | $18,107 |
| Operations Manager | $19,508 | $17,642 |
| HR Manager | $17,482 | $15,920 |
| University Lecturer | $16,779 | $15,322 |
| Physiotherapist | $15,817 | $14,504 |
| Graphic Designer | $15,309 | $14,073 |
| Accountant | $13,986 | $12,932 |
| Hospitality Manager | $12,478 | $11,575 |
| Nurse | $11,183 | $10,410 |
| Chef | $10,832 | $10,094 |
| Teacher | $10,036 | $9,377 |
| Electrician | $9,689 | $9,065 |
| Plumber | $9,611 | $8,995 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Thailand's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise. The national median here is an economy-wide figure that includes informal employment, so formal-sector and skilled-role pay typically sits well above it.
Thailand salary estimates · Source: Thailand national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $8,261 gross (~$7,763 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $38,390 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Thailand is estimated for cto / technology director, ai engineer, senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Thailand's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.