Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Thailand by profession
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?
Key facts
- National median: ~$8,568 gross ~$8,252 after tax (2022 data, 96% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$56,382/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$24,439 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2022)
$8,568 gross · $8,252 after tax · $24,439 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Thailand
By take-home, the highest pay in Thailand is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $56,382 net after tax (8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $68,843 | $56,382 |
| AI Engineer | $57,935 | $48,396 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $57,921 | $48,386 |
| Engineering Manager | $50,690 | $42,963 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $45,013 | $38,705 |
| Software Engineer | $42,131 | $36,543 |
| Data Engineer | $41,093 | $35,765 |
| Cloud Engineer | $39,403 | $34,497 |
| DevOps Engineer | $39,286 | $34,410 |
| Product Manager | $38,278 | $33,654 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $35,950 | $31,908 |
| Data Scientist | $34,024 | $30,421 |
| Management Consultant | $33,846 | $30,278 |
| Dentist | $31,803 | $28,644 |
| Remote Freelancer | $28,493 | $25,996 |
| Sales Manager | $25,327 | $23,362 |
| Pharmacist | $25,255 | $23,301 |
| General Manager | $24,889 | $22,989 |
| UX Designer | $24,607 | $22,750 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $23,559 | $21,859 |
| Marketing Manager | $23,025 | $21,405 |
| Project Manager | $23,025 | $21,405 |
| Civil Engineer | $22,357 | $20,837 |
| Finance Analyst | $21,528 | $20,133 |
| Business Analyst | $21,240 | $19,888 |
| Content Writer | $20,800 | $19,514 |
| Operations Manager | $20,233 | $19,032 |
| HR Manager | $18,132 | $17,161 |
| University Lecturer | $17,402 | $16,504 |
| Physiotherapist | $16,405 | $15,606 |
| Graphic Designer | $15,878 | $15,132 |
| Accountant | $14,505 | $13,896 |
| Hospitality Manager | $12,941 | $12,444 |
| Nurse | $11,599 | $11,169 |
| Chef | $11,234 | $10,823 |
| Teacher | $10,408 | $10,038 |
| Electrician | $10,049 | $9,697 |
| Plumber | $9,968 | $9,620 |
“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
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. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. 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.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Thailand
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$68,843
- Income tax−$12,461
- Net (after tax)$56,382
- Local prices+$110,602
- Real value$166,984
Keep rate 82% · net $56,382 · real value $166,984 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $68,843 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$12,461 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 82%. |
| Net (after tax) | $56,382 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$110,602 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $166,984 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Thailand salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Thailand?▾
The national median is about $8,568 gross (~$8,252 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $39,467 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Thailand?▾
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.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Thailand?▾
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.
How reliable are these Thailand salary figures?▾
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.