Average Engineering Geologist Salary in Thailand for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist Make in Thailand?

An Engineering Geologist working in Thailand will typically earn around 1,955,300 THB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 919,700 THB to the highest average salary of 3,085,500 THB.

Average Annual Salary
1,955,300 THB
Average Monthly Salary
162,941 THB

Lowest Annual Salary
919,700 THB
Lowest Monthly Salary
76,641 THB

Highest Annual Salary
3,085,500 THB
Highest Monthly Salary
257,125 THB

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

Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist Salaries in Thailand

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Engineering Geologist can earn between 919,700 THB and 3,085,500 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 Engineering Geologist in Thailand is 2,065,400 THB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,065,400 THB, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,065,400 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 Engineering Geologist salary in Thailand, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,345,400 THB while 75% of the population earn more than 1,345,400 THB.

75% of the population earn less than 2,734,500 THB, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,734,500 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.

Engineering Geologist 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 engineering geologist 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 Engineering Geologist in Thailand that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,058,300 THB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Engineering Geologist salary would increase to 1,464,200 THB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Engineering Geologist, the average salary would be 2,076,600 THB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,533,800 THB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Engineering Geologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,676,200 THB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Engineering Geologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,914,600 THB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,058,300 THB
2-5 Years +38%
1,464,200 THB
5-10 Years +42%
2,076,600 THB
10-15 Years +22%
2,533,800 THB
15-20 Years +6%
2,676,200 THB
20+ Years +9%
2,914,600 THB

Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist in Thailand with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,357,900 THB.

  • Master's Degree. An Engineering Geologist in Thailand with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,086,500 THB.

  • PhD. An Engineering Geologist in Thailand with a phd education can earn an average salary of 2,782,600 THB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,357,900 THB
Master's Degree +55%
2,086,500 THB
PhD +33%
2,782,600 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.

Engineering Geologist 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 engineering geologist will earn an average of 2,065,400 THB, while a female engineering geologist will earn around 1,858,200 THB.

This means that a male engineering geologist earns approximately 11% more than a female engineering geologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Thailand

Male
2,065,400 THB
Female -11%
1,858,200 THB

Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist in Thailand is around 13% 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 = ( 13 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Engineering Geologist in Thailand can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% 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%

Engineering Geologist 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 Engineering Geologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 60% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

40% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
60%
No Bonus
40%

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 Engineering Geologist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,025,100 THB
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,224,800 THB
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 516,100 THB
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 451,000 THB
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 548,500 THB
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,594,500 THB
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 861,300 THB
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,122,500 THB
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,012,100 THB
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 812,900 THB
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,112,300 THB
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,145,100 THB
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 487,600 THB
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,583,700 THB
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 535,800 THB
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 406,300 THB
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 414,000 THB
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,566,100 THB
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,632,100 THB
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,524,300 THB
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,369,700 THB
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,967,000 THB
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 679,200 THB
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,306,100 THB
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,306,100 THB
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 939,600 THB
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,835,700 THB
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,259,300 THB
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,102,100 THB
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,165,300 THB
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 562,600 THB
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 496,100 THB
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 485,200 THB
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 913,400 THB
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,645,600 THB
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,967,000 THB
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,086,500 THB
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,882,700 THB
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 781,200 THB
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,122,900 THB
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 693,100 THB
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 788,000 THB
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 788,000 THB
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 972,200 THB
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 932,800 THB
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 858,100 THB
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,476,700 THB
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 913,400 THB
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,079,600 THB
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,025,100 THB
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 743,100 THB
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,078,200 THB
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,184,200 THB
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 965,000 THB
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 800,200 THB
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,162,300 THB
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,011,500 THB
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,065,800 THB
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,333,900 THB
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,500,800 THB
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,189,900 THB
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 652,200 THB
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 592,600 THB
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,440,700 THB
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 424,900 THB
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,235,600 THB
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,065,400 THB
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 615,700 THB
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 660,500 THB
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 406,300 THB
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 648,200 THB
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 2,100,900 THB
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 927,000 THB
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 498,500 THB
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,112,300 THB
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 986,700 THB
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,296,900 THB
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,147,600 THB
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 689,900 THB
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 878,900 THB
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,621,400 THB
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,159,000 THB
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 743,100 THB
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 648,200 THB
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,870,400 THB
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,693,600 THB
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,259,300 THB
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 424,300 THB
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 573,500 THB
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,570,900 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) 2,254,400 THB
Chiang Mai 1,980,600 THB

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