How much does a metal worker make in Thailand?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ฿11,740 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,284
- Compared with the median pay in Thailand
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Thailand ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 82. Albania estimate | $4,322 |
| 83. Thailand estimate | $4,284 |
| 84. Samoa estimate | $4,261 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith฿138,300
- Cnc operator฿146,100
- Grinder฿134,400
- Metal molder฿135,900
- Welder฿143,600
- Metalworker฿147,500
- Steel erector฿152,900
- Rigger฿161,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Thailand?
The median gross salary is ฿11,740 a month, ฿140,900 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ฿121,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ฿164,300.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Thailand or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $4,284 in Thailand, 14.5 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: ฿146,100 a year against ฿140,900 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate