Average Anthropologist Salary in Thailand for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Anthropologist salary for 2024 in Thailand and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Thai baht. To keep things simple, we are using the THB currency code instead of the currency symbol ฿.

How Much Does an Anthropologist Make in Thailand?

An Anthropologist working in Thailand will typically earn around 1,645,600 THB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 786,600 THB to the highest average salary of 2,579,200 THB.

Average Annual Salary
1,645,600 THB
Average Monthly Salary
137,133 THB

Lowest Annual Salary
786,600 THB
Lowest Monthly Salary
65,550 THB

Highest Annual Salary
2,579,200 THB
Highest Monthly Salary
214,933 THB

These are average salaries for an Anthropologist in Thailand and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Anthropologist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Anthropologist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Anthropologist Salaries in Thailand

So we've looked at the average salaries an Anthropologist will earn in Thailand. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Anthropologist can earn between 786,600 THB and 2,579,200 THB on average in Thailand. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Anthropologist in Thailand is 1,703,200 THB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,703,200 THB, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,703,200 THB.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Anthropologist salary in Thailand, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,124,200 THB while 75% of the population earn more than 1,124,200 THB.

75% of the population earn less than 2,230,100 THB, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,230,100 THB.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Anthropologist Salary by Experience Level in Thailand

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average anthropologist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Anthropologist in Thailand that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 922,300 THB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Anthropologist salary would increase to 1,306,100 THB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Anthropologist, the average salary would be 1,716,600 THB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,110,600 THB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Anthropologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,242,500 THB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Anthropologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,460,900 THB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
922,300 THB
2-5 Years +42%
1,306,100 THB
5-10 Years +31%
1,716,600 THB
10-15 Years +23%
2,110,600 THB
15-20 Years +6%
2,242,500 THB
20+ Years +10%
2,460,900 THB

Anthropologist Salary by Education Level in Thailand

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Anthropologist in Thailand based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Anthropologist in Thailand with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,283,600 THB.

  • Master's Degree. An Anthropologist in Thailand with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,645,600 THB.

  • PhD. An Anthropologist in Thailand with a phd education can earn an average salary of 2,435,600 THB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,283,600 THB
Master's Degree +28%
1,645,600 THB
PhD +48%
2,435,600 THB

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Thailand is around 485,000 to 1,450,000 THB and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Anthropologist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Thailand, a male anthropologist will earn an average of 1,716,600 THB, while a female anthropologist will earn around 1,594,500 THB.

This means that a male anthropologist earns approximately 8% more than a female anthropologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Thailand

Male
1,716,600 THB
Female -8%
1,594,500 THB

Anthropologist Average Pay Raise in Thailand

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Anthropologist in Thailand is around 12% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Thailand is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Anthropologist in Thailand can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Thailand for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Thailand.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Anthropologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Thailand

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Anthropologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Thailand earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,198,300 THB
Private Sector -6%
1,129,700 THB

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Anthropologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Anthropologist in Thailand.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,175,700 THB
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 THB
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 2,184,900 THB
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 1,537,500 THB
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 743,100 THB
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 2,773,700 THB
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,124,400 THB
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,537,500 THB
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,560,800 THB
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,464,200 THB
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 2,435,600 THB
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 1,015,500 THB
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 1,825,000 THB
Biologist Science and Technical Services 2,519,500 THB
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 938,100 THB
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,460,900 THB
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 2,411,500 THB
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,224,800 THB
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,109,200 THB
Chemist Science and Technical Services 2,401,300 THB
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 2,136,200 THB
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,668,900 THB
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,566,100 THB
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,980,600 THB
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,967,000 THB
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,510,400 THB
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,882,700 THB
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,566,100 THB
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,921,500 THB
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,967,000 THB
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 814,100 THB
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,583,700 THB
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,015,600 THB
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 983,100 THB
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 1,178,000 THB
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,579,200 THB
Geographer Science and Technical Services 1,320,500 THB
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 858,100 THB
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 875,000 THB
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 1,092,200 THB
Geologist Science and Technical Services 2,146,100 THB
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,052,200 THB
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 769,500 THB
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,846,200 THB
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 2,543,000 THB
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 1,716,600 THB
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,655,500 THB
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,417,600 THB
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,259,300 THB
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,048,100 THB
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 1,788,300 THB
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 759,300 THB
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 1,751,700 THB
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,108,500 THB
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 744,600 THB
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,716,600 THB
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,882,700 THB
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 1,537,500 THB
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,835,700 THB
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 1,088,100 THB
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,091,600 THB
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,825,000 THB
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 1,967,000 THB
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,641,300 THB
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 1,835,700 THB
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 THB
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 2,519,500 THB
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,594,500 THB
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,476,700 THB
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,621,400 THB
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 2,304,300 THB
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 2,605,500 THB
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,052,200 THB
Physicist Science and Technical Services 2,423,000 THB
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 THB
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 664,500 THB
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,153,300 THB
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,124,400 THB
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,678,300 THB
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,703,200 THB
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,405,700 THB
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 558,300 THB
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,825,000 THB
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,132,900 THB
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 1,145,100 THB
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 1,487,200 THB
Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 THB
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,092,200 THB
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 737,000 THB
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 1,092,200 THB
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 THB
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 1,825,000 THB
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 THB
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,116,700 THB
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 825,900 THB
Statistician Science and Technical Services 1,741,800 THB
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,091,600 THB
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,032,400 THB
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 712,100 THB
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 THB
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 1,655,500 THB
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 772,700 THB
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 2,362,300 THB
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,109,200 THB
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 2,711,900 THB
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 1,184,700 THB
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 1,259,300 THB
Technician Science and Technical Services 731,700 THB
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 2,184,900 THB
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,728,900 THB

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Thailand, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bangkok (Krung Thep) 1,777,700 THB
Chiang Mai 1,741,800 THB

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