Wages in Thailand increased to 15737.61 THB/Month in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 15715.16 THB/Month in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Thailand Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Thailand Monthly Earnings

• Thailand Monthly Earnings stood at 442 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 470 USD in Nov 2024
• Thailand Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2001 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 349 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 479 USD in Dec 2020 and a record low of 145 USD in Jan 2002

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. The Bank of Thailand provides Monthly Average Wage in local currency based on ISIC Rev. 4. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings prior to January 2011 are based on ISIC Rev. 3.


Further information about Thailand Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Thailand Population reached 66 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Thailand dropped to 1 % in Dec 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 69 % in Dec 2024

In 2023, the average monthly income per household in Thailand was highest in Bangkok and the greater Bangkok area, which amounted to approximately ****** Thai baht. In that year, the average monthly income per household across Thailand was over ****** Thai baht. Bangkok is the main urban hub in Thailand, with the highest population density compared to other regions in the country.  Income inequality and the migration of workers within the country Income inequality in Thailand is among the highest in Southeast Asia, and particularly high in northeast Thailand. As a result of this factor, people are constantly moving to Bangkok and its vicinity, as well as the Eastern Region with its industries, for better job opportunities and higher wages. In 2023, the number of registered domestic migrations in the country amounted to almost *************. Despite the inequality of income in the country, Thailand has almost no unemployment at all. The employment rate in Thailand has remained steady in the past decade, with less than *** percent of the total population unemployed. Monthly household expenses in Thailand In recent years the disposable incomes of many Thai households have taken a hit. In 2023, the average monthly expenditure per household in Thailand was around ****** Thai baht per month. The monthly household expenditure varies across different regions, with Bangkok and the greater Bangkok area generally having higher expenses compared to other regions in the country. The largest portion of household expenditures are mainly used for food, followed by housing, transportation, and personal expenses. At the same time, Thailand’s household debt has been increasing constantly, reaching more than *********** Thai baht in 2023.

Wages in Manufacturing in Thailand increased to 14530.63 THB/Month in the third quarter of 2024 from 14365.74 THB/Month in the second quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Thailand Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the average monthly salary of employees who worked in the hotel and food service industry in Thailand amounted to around ** thousand Thai baht, which was higher than the previous year. The average monthly salary in this sector has fluctuated over the years.

In 2024, employees in the service and trade sector in Thailand had the highest average monthly salary at over 17,000 Thai baht. The lowest-paying sector in the country in that same year was the agricultural sector, with an average monthly salary of around 8,600 Thai baht.

Thailand Avg Monthly Wage: Total data was reported at 15,737.610 THB in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,715.160 THB for Sep 2024. Thailand Avg Monthly Wage: Total data is updated quarterly, averaging 13,920.420 THB from Mar 2011 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,737.610 THB in Dec 2024 and a record low of 9,400.630 THB in Mar 2011. Thailand Avg Monthly Wage: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Thailand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G041: Labour Force Survey: Age 15 and Over: Average Monthly Wage (ISIC Rev. 4): Quarterly.

In 2023, the average monthly salary of employees working in the manufacturing sector in Thailand amounted to around 14 thousand Thai baht. Employees who were formally employed in this sector earn a much higher rate of salary in the country.

Minimum Wages in Thailand increased to 374 THB/Day in 2025 from 363 THB/Day in 2024. This dataset provides - Thailand Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Thailand Household Income per Capita

• Thailand Annual Household Income per Capita reached 3,756.344 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 3,728.753 USD in Dec 2021.
• Thailand Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1981 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 1,292.258 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,756.344 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 384.846 USD in Dec 1986.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Thailand grew 0.336 % YoY in Apr 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. National Statistical Office provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

In 2023, the average monthly income per household in Thailand amounted to over ****** Thai baht, which was an increase compared to the previous year. The figures show a gradual increase in monthly income throughout the years, with some slight fluctuations.

Thailand Avg Mthly Wage: Private: NA: Manufacturing data was reported at 13,203.140 THB in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,407.380 THB for May 2018. Thailand Avg Mthly Wage: Private: NA: Manufacturing data is updated monthly, averaging 12,004.145 THB from Jan 2011 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,203.140 THB in Jun 2018 and a record low of 7,821.770 THB in Jan 2011. Thailand Avg Mthly Wage: Private: NA: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Thailand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G030: Labour Force Survey: Age 15 and Over: Average Monthly Wage.

Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northern: Mae Hong Son data was reported at 310.000 THB in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 310.000 THB for Sep 2018. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northern: Mae Hong Son data is updated monthly, averaging 128.000 THB from Oct 1974 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 529 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 310.000 THB in Oct 2018 and a record low of 16.000 THB in Sep 1977. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northern: Mae Hong Son data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G008: Daily Minimum Wage.

Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Southern: Yala data was reported at 308.000 THB in Nov 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 308.000 THB for Oct 2018. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Southern: Yala data is updated monthly, averaging 128.000 THB from Oct 1974 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 530 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 308.000 THB in Nov 2018 and a record low of 18.000 THB in Sep 1977. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Southern: Yala data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G008: Daily Minimum Wage.

According to a 2023 survey, the average salary that young people in Thailand expected was around ****** thousand Thai Baht per year. This was slightly lower than the previous year, which was about *** thousand Thai Baht per year.

Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northeastern: Roi Et data was reported at 310.000 THB in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 310.000 THB for Sep 2018. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northeastern: Roi Et data is updated monthly, averaging 128.000 THB from Oct 1974 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 529 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 310.000 THB in Oct 2018 and a record low of 16.000 THB in Sep 1977. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northeastern: Roi Et data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G008: Daily Minimum Wage.

In 2022, the average monthly expenditure per household in the province of Phuket, Thailand, amounted to approximately ***** thousand Thai baht. The monthly expenditure per household in Phuket has fluctuated over the years.

Disposable Personal Income in Thailand increased to 9560494 THB Million in 2021 from 9330382 THB Million in 2020. This dataset provides - Thailand Households Disposable Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northeastern: Nakhon Ratchasima data was reported at 315.000 THB in Jul 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 315.000 THB for Jun 2018. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northeastern: Nakhon Ratchasima data is updated monthly, averaging 126.000 THB from Oct 1974 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 526 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 315.000 THB in Jul 2018 and a record low of 18.000 THB in Sep 1977. Thailand Daily Minimum Wage: Northeastern: Nakhon Ratchasima data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G009: Daily Minimum Wage.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Thailand was reported at 3.36 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.