Labor
Costs
Median Monthly Salaries for Selected
Positions (Survey Date - Q3/2009)
Notes: Bonus conditions vary from business to business, although one to two months extra salary a year is closest to the average. These figures are based on the results of a survey of BOI-promoted companies, conducted in August 2009.
MD/GM |
120,000 |
3,455.93 |
Financial Controller/ CFO |
80,750 |
2,325.55 |
Personnel Manager/ HR Director |
60,000 |
1,727.97 |
Office Manager |
50,425 |
1,452.21 |
Plant Manager |
65,000 |
1,871.96 |
Purchasing Manager |
50,000 |
1,439.97 |
Marketing Manager |
52,500 |
1,511.97 |
Executive Secretary (Bilingual) |
35,000 |
1,007.98 |
Typist |
8,500 |
244.80 |
Office Clerk |
10,000 |
287.99 |
Receptionist |
10,000 |
287.99 |
Programmer |
20,000 |
575.99 |
Webmaster |
19,000 |
547.19 |
Accountant |
18,000 |
518.39 |
Researcher |
20,800 |
599.03 |
Translator |
25,000 |
719.99 |
Sales/ Marketing Staff |
17,000 |
489.59 |
Public Relation Staff |
14,800 |
518.39 |
Engineer |
20,000 |
575.99 |
Technician |
11,000 |
316.79 |
Skilled Labor |
8,500 |
244.80 |
Semi-Skilled Labor |
7,000 |
201.60 |
Unskilled Labor |
6,000 |
172.80 |
Driver |
8,000 |
230.40 |
Housekeeper |
6,090 |
175.39 |
IT Positions*
Job Description |
Years of IT
Experience |
Baht |
US$ |
Web Application Developer/ Software Engineer/ Programmer (NET, XML, Java, J2EE, C++, MySQL, PHP, OO tools, etc.) |
2 - 3 |
25,000 - 35,000 |
719.99 - 1,077.98 |
3 - 5 |
35,000 - 50,000+ |
1,077.98 - 1,439.97+ |
5 - 7+ |
50,000 - 60,000+ |
1,439.97 - 1,727.97+ |
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AS/400 Programmer |
3 - 5 |
35,000 - 50,000 |
1,077.98 - 1,439.97 |
5 - 7+ |
50,000 - 60,000 |
1,439.97 - 1,727.97 |
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| Database Developer (Oracle PL/ SQL, SQL-Server, etc.) |
2 - 3 |
27,000 - 35,000 |
777.58 - 1,077.98 |
3 - 5 |
35,000 - 45,000 |
1,077.98 - 1,295.97 |
5 - 7+ |
40,000 - 55,000+ |
1,151.98 - 1,583.97+ |
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System Analyst (salary varies with technical or application-specific skills and industry knowledge) |
5 - 7+ |
50,000 - 60,000 |
1,439.97 - 1,727.97 |
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| Business Analyst (liaise between users and IT; not technology-specific) |
5 - 7+ |
45,000 - 60,000 |
1,295.97 - 1,727.97 |
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DBA (Oracle, SQL-Server) |
5 - 7+ |
55,000 - 70,000 |
1,583.97 - 2,015.96 |
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Applications Development Manager |
8 - 10+ |
70,000 - 85,000+ |
2,015.96 - 2,447.95+ |
- with CMM / CMMI experience |
8 - 10+ |
80,000 - 100,000+ |
2,303.96 - 2,879.94+ |
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Solutions Architect / System Architect |
10+ |
100,000 - 120,000+ |
2,879.94 - 3,455.93+ |
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Helpdesk / Technical Support |
3 - 5 |
27,000 - 35,000 |
777.58 - 1,077.98 |
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Software Tester |
5 - 7 |
40,000 - 60,000 |
1,151.98 - 1,727.97 |
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Software Quality Assurance Manager |
10+ |
100,000 - 135,000+ |
2,879.94 - 3,887.92+ |
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IT Auditor, with certifications (CISA, CPA, COBIT, ITIL, etc.) |
10 - 12+ |
100,000 - 150,000 |
2,879.94 - 4,319.92 |
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ERP / CRM / Data Warehouse Implementation Consultant
(SAP, Oracle, Siebel, SAS, DataStage, etc.) |
5 - 7 |
55,000 - 70,000 |
1,583.97 - 2,015.96 |
7 - 10+ |
70,000 - 120,000+ |
2,015.96 - 3,455.93+ |
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Network Engineer, with vendor certifications (CCNA, etc.) |
3 - 5 |
35,000 - 45,000 |
1,077.98 - 1,295.97 |
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Network Administrator, with vendor certifications |
5 - 7+ |
48,000 - 60,000 |
1,382.37 - 1,727.97 |
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Presale Technical Consultant (Network Engineer or System Engineer for an IT vendor) |
7 - 10 |
70,000 - 90,000+ |
2,015.96 - 2,591.95+ |
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System Engineer / System Administrator with vendor certifications (MCSE, SCSA, etc.) |
3 - 5 |
32,000 - 40,000 |
921.58 - 1,151.98 |
5 - 7+ |
38,000 - 50,000+ |
1,094.38 - 1,439.97 |
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Network Security Administrator with vendor certifications
(Cisco, Checkpoint, etc.) |
5 - 7 |
50,000 - 65,000 |
1,439.97 - 1,871.96 |
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Infrastructure Manager with vendor certifications (CCNP, MCSE, etc.) |
7 - 10+ |
65,000 - 85,000+ |
1,871.96 - 2,447.95+ |
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Data Center Manager |
10 - 15 |
120,000 - 150,000 |
3,455.93 - 4,319.92 |
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Project Manager, with certifications (PMP, etc.) |
10 - 12+ |
90,000 - 150,000 |
2,591.95 - 4,319.92 |
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Project Director / Program Director |
15+ |
150,000 - 180,000 |
4,319.92 - 5,183.90 |
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IT Manager (salary varies significantly by industry
and by the size of IT department and IT infrastructure) |
10 - 12 |
80,000 - 100,000+ |
2,303.96 - 2,879.94+ |
12+ |
100,000 - 170,000+ |
2,879.94 - 4,895.90+ |
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IT Director |
15+ |
160,000 - 200,000+ |
4,607.91 - 5,759.89+ |
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Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer
(often includes some regional responsibility) |
15 - 20+ |
200,000 - 300,000+ |
5,759.89 - 8,639.83+ |
Notes: IT salaries assume staff with at least reasonable command of English (or better, for the more senior jobs). If the English proficiency is not strong, salaries may be slightly lower.Source:
© 2009, 2010 ISM Technology Recruitment Ltd. (Q3, 2009, www.ismtech.net)
* Salaries are subject to 4% social security fund contribution and 1% workman’s compensation contribution (for first 15,000 baht per month of salary)
Overtime Regulations
Overtime on regular working days |
1.5 time/hr |
Regular work on public holidays |
A. Monthly salary employees |
1 time/day |
B. Daily labor |
2 time/day |
Overtime performed on public holidays |
3 time/hr |
Source: Ministry of Labour, as of June 2009
Website: www.mol.go.th
Severance Payment Entitlements
Workers employed for: |
More than 120 days but less than 1 year |
30 days |
More than 1 year but less than 3 years |
90 days |
More than 3 years but less than 6 years |
180 days |
More than 6 years but less than 10 years |
240 days |
10 years and up |
300 days |
Source: Ministry of Labour, as of June 2009
Website: www.mol.go.th
2010 Minimum Daily Wage
| Baht |
Area |
| 206 |
Bangkok and Samut Prakan |
| 205 |
Nakorn Pratom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Sakhon |
| 204 |
Phuket |
| 184 |
Chonburi and Saraburi |
| 181 |
Ayutthaya |
| 180 |
Chachoengsao |
| 178 |
Rayong |
| 173 |
Nakhon Ratchasima, Pang-nga and Ranong |
| 171 |
Chiang Mai |
| 170 |
Krabi, Prachinburi and Lopburi |
| 169 |
Kanchanaburi |
| 168 |
Petchaburi |
| 167 |
Chantaburi and Ratchaburi |
| 165 |
Singhaburi and Angthong |
| 164 |
Prachaub Khiri Khan |
| 163 |
Loei, Samut Songcram and Sa Kaeo |
| 162 |
Trang |
| 161 |
Songkhla |
| 160 |
Chumporn, Trat, Nakhon Nayok, Narathiwat, Yala, Lamphun and Ubon Ratchatani |
| 159 |
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Pattalung, Satun,Surat Tthani, Nong Khai and Udon Thani |
| 158 |
Kamphaeng Phet, Chai Nnat, Nakhon Sawan, Suphanburi and Uthai Thani |
| 157 |
Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Chaing Rai, Buri Ram, Yasothon, Roi-et and Sakhon Nakhon |
| 156 |
Chaiyaphum, Lampang and Nong Bua Lamphoo |
| 155 |
Nakhon Phanom, Phetchabun, Mukgdahan and Amnat Charoen |
| 154 |
Maha Sarakham |
| 153 |
Tak, Phitsanulok, Sukothai, Surin and Uttraradit |
| 152 |
Nan and Si Saket |
| 151 |
Payao, Pichit, Phrae and Mae Hong Son |
Source: Ministry of Labor, as of January 2010
Website: www.mol.go.th
Public Holidays 2010
Most national holidays and festivals are of a religious nature and serve to evoke a sense of devotion to the monarchy, the religion, and the nation. Some are celebrated by the lunar calendar and thus vary in date from year to year, while others are celebrated according to the solar calendar. Bank Holidays for 2009 are:
January
January 1 (Thursday) - New Year’s Day
January 2 (Friday) - Additional holiday granted by government
February
February 9 (Monday) – Makha Bucha Day
April
April 6 (Monday) – Chakri Day
April 13-15 (Monday-Wednesday) – Songkran Festival
May
May 1 (Friday) – National Labour Day
May 5 (Tuesday) – Coronation Day
May 8 (Friday) – Visakha Bucha Day
July
July 1 (Wednesday) – Mid-year Closing (Bank Holiday but not a public holiday)
July 7 (Tuesday) – Asahna Bucha Day
August
August 12 (Wednesday) – H.M. Queen’s Birthday
October
October 23 (Friday) – Chulalongkorn Day (Rama V Day)
December
December 7 (Monday) – Substitution day for H.M. King’s Birthday (which is on Saturday, December 5)
December 10 (Thursday) – Constitution Day
December 31 (Thursday) – New Year’s Eve
Updated 24 March 2010  |
