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How much does a soldier make in Thailand?

฿254,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ฿21,170 a month. estimate

Equals
$7,724
Compared with the median pay in Thailand
1.6 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 armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Thailand
Lowest 10%: ฿207,100Median: ฿254,000Highest 10%: ฿299,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$139,000
2. Norway estimate$105,900
3. Austria estimate$96,090
55. Paraguay estimate$7,784
56. Thailand estimate$7,724
57. Fiji estimate$7,652
111. Gambia estimate$658
Compare armed forces occupations, other ranks in 111 countries

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a soldier make a month in Thailand?

    The median gross salary is ฿21,170 a month, ฿254,000 a year.

    How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?

    The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ฿207,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ฿299,500.

    Which country pays a soldier the most?

    United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.

    Does a soldier make more in Thailand or in United States?

    In United States: $78,350 a year against $7,724 in Thailand, 10.1 times more.

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