Average Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Salary in Thailand for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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 a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Make in Thailand?

A Fine Dining Restaurant Chef working in Thailand will typically earn around 1,122,500 THB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 583,000 THB to the highest average salary of 1,716,600 THB.

Average Annual Salary
1,122,500 THB
Average Monthly Salary
93,541 THB

Lowest Annual Salary
583,000 THB
Lowest Monthly Salary
48,583 THB

Highest Annual Salary
1,716,600 THB
Highest Monthly Salary
143,050 THB

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

Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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 Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Salaries in Thailand

So we've looked at the average salaries a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef will earn in Thailand. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef can earn between 583,000 THB and 1,716,600 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 a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand is 1,080,200 THB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,080,200 THB, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,080,200 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 Fine Dining Restaurant Chef salary in Thailand, 25% of the population are earning less than 747,400 THB while 75% of the population earn more than 747,400 THB.

75% of the population earn less than 1,345,400 THB, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,345,400 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.

Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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 fine dining restaurant chef 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. A Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 663,100 THB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Fine Dining Restaurant Chef salary would increase to 890,100 THB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef, the average salary would be 1,159,000 THB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,405,700 THB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Fine Dining Restaurant Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,537,500 THB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,606,100 THB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
663,100 THB
2-5 Years +34%
890,100 THB
5-10 Years +30%
1,159,000 THB
10-15 Years +21%
1,405,700 THB
15-20 Years +9%
1,537,500 THB
20+ Years +5%
1,606,100 THB

Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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 a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand with a high school education can earn an average salary of 832,300 THB.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,405,700 THB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
832,300 THB
Certificate or Diploma +68%
1,405,700 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.

Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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 fine dining restaurant chef will earn an average of 1,184,700 THB, while a female fine dining restaurant chef will earn around 1,084,200 THB.

This means that a male fine dining restaurant chef earns approximately 9% more than a female fine dining restaurant chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Thailand

Male
1,184,700 THB
Female -9%
1,084,200 THB

Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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 a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand is around 10% every 18 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 = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Fine Dining Restaurant Chef 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.

A Fine Dining Restaurant Chef is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Fine Dining Restaurant Chef in Thailand.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 492,700 THB
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,900 THB
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 696,700 THB
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,487,200 THB
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,703,200 THB
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 318,800 THB
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 735,200 THB
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 428,400 THB
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 854,300 THB
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 562,200 THB
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 466,300 THB
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 605,700 THB
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 382,600 THB
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 385,300 THB
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 830,500 THB
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 580,600 THB
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,900 THB
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 466,300 THB
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 367,900 THB
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 960,900 THB
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 394,300 THB
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 727,100 THB
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 394,300 THB
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 893,500 THB
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 309,800 THB
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 428,400 THB
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 714,600 THB
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 531,700 THB
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 466,300 THB
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,320,500 THB
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 648,200 THB
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 744,700 THB
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,059,800 THB
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,357,900 THB
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,765,300 THB
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,405,700 THB
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 384,200 THB
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,369,700 THB
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 375,200 THB
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 466,300 THB
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 714,300 THB
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 852,900 THB
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 627,900 THB
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,048,600 THB
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,091,600 THB
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 498,500 THB
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 349,300 THB
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,200 THB
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 722,100 THB
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 743,300 THB
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 695,400 THB
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 313,700 THB
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 927,000 THB
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 592,600 THB
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 885,000 THB
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 681,500 THB
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 603,400 THB
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 626,800 THB
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,079,600 THB
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,870,400 THB
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,428,800 THB
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,189,900 THB
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 889,400 THB
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 365,400 THB
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,391,600 THB
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,606,100 THB
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 908,200 THB
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 361,600 THB
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 437,900 THB
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 421,400 THB
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 773,400 THB
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,249,900 THB
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 507,300 THB
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 932,800 THB
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 572,200 THB
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,230,100 THB
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 445,100 THB
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 424,300 THB
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,700 THB
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,207,600 THB
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,668,900 THB
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,259,300 THB
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 401,300 THB
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 498,500 THB
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 702,800 THB
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 390,000 THB
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 650,800 THB
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 648,200 THB
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 313,700 THB
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,192,400 THB
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 650,800 THB
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 414,000 THB
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 595,300 THB
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 649,700 THB
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 467,100 THB
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,728,900 THB
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,500,800 THB
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 363,000 THB
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,500,800 THB
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,306,100 THB
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 862,100 THB
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 838,100 THB
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 979,300 THB
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,038,700 THB
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 724,000 THB
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 918,600 THB
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 744,600 THB
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,112,300 THB
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 378,300 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) 1,198,300 THB
Chiang Mai 1,091,600 THB

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