How much does a special needs teacher make in Thailand?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ฿23,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,503
- Compared with the median pay in Thailand
- 1.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 72. Ecuador estimate | $8,711 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,503 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,346 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officer฿275,500
- Esol teacher฿236,900
- Music teacher฿244,800
- Dance teacher฿153,200
- IT trainer฿269,400
- Prison teacher฿250,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Thailand?
The median gross salary is ฿23,300 a month, ฿279,600 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ฿244,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ฿334,000.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Thailand or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $8,503 in Thailand, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: ฿279,600 a year against ฿236,900 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate