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How much does a military officer make in Thailand?

฿286,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ฿23,830 a month. estimate

Equals
$8,696
Compared with the median pay in Thailand
1.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Thailand ranks among 111 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandLatviaKenyaGambiaThailand, rank 56

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Thailand
Lowest 10%: ฿241,200Median: ฿286,000Highest 10%: ฿329,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$156,500
2. Norway estimate$119,200
3. Australia$119,100
55. Paraguay estimate$8,764
56. Thailand estimate$8,696
57. Fiji estimate$8,616
111. Gambia estimate$741
Compare commissioned armed forces officers in 111 countries

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a military officer make a month in Thailand?

    The median gross salary is ฿23,830 a month, ฿286,000 a year.

    How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?

    The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ฿241,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ฿329,200.

    Which country pays a military officer the most?

    Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

    Does a military officer make more in Thailand or in Canada?

    In Canada: $81,910 a year against $8,696 in Thailand, 9.4 times more.

    Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate