How much does a meter reader make in Thailand?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ฿9,831 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,588
- Compared with the median pay in Thailand
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 77. Bolivia estimate | $3,842 |
| 78. Thailand estimate | $3,588 |
| 79. Paraguay estimate | $3,413 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier฿114,500
- Odd job persons฿122,300
- Water and firewood collectors฿116,100
- Gym worker฿111,000
- Waste collector฿124,000
- Sorter฿124,300
- Street sweeper฿121,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Thailand?
The median gross salary is ฿9,831 a month, ฿118,000 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ฿103,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ฿141,100.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Thailand or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $3,588 in Thailand, 13.3 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: ฿118,000 a year against ฿114,500 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate