How much does an economist make in Thailand?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ฿27,710 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,110
- Compared with the median pay in Thailand
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Thailand ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 72. Ecuador estimate | $10,360 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $10,110 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $9,925 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist฿268,000
- Historian฿280,400
- Psychologist฿298,000
- Social worker฿265,300
- Religious professionals฿236,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Thailand?
The median gross salary is ฿27,710 a month, ฿332,500 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ฿259,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ฿430,700.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Thailand or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $10,110 in Thailand, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: ฿332,500 a year against ฿268,000 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate