Average Operations Engineer Salary in Thailand for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer Make in Thailand?

An Operations Engineer working in Thailand will typically earn around 1,041,900 THB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 489,500 THB to the highest average salary of 1,645,600 THB.

Average Annual Salary
1,041,900 THB
Average Monthly Salary
86,825 THB

Lowest Annual Salary
489,500 THB
Lowest Monthly Salary
40,791 THB

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

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

Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer Salaries in Thailand

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Operations Engineer can earn between 489,500 THB and 1,645,600 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 an Operations Engineer in Thailand is 1,102,100 THB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,102,100 THB, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,102,100 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 Operations Engineer salary in Thailand, 25% of the population are earning less than 717,900 THB while 75% of the population earn more than 717,900 THB.

75% of the population earn less than 1,450,700 THB, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,450,700 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.

Operations Engineer 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 operations engineer 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 Operations Engineer in Thailand that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 563,300 THB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Operations Engineer salary would increase to 778,900 THB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Operations Engineer, the average salary would be 1,108,500 THB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,357,900 THB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Operations Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,428,800 THB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Operations Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,547,500 THB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
563,300 THB
2-5 Years +38%
778,900 THB
5-10 Years +42%
1,108,500 THB
10-15 Years +22%
1,357,900 THB
15-20 Years +6%
1,428,800 THB
20+ Years +9%
1,547,500 THB

Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer in Thailand with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 778,900 THB.

  • Master's Degree. An Operations Engineer in Thailand with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,428,800 THB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
778,900 THB
Master's Degree +83%
1,428,800 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.

Operations Engineer 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 operations engineer will earn an average of 1,104,400 THB, while a female operations engineer will earn around 991,100 THB.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Thailand

Male
1,104,400 THB
Female -11%
991,100 THB

Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer in Thailand is around 9% every 19 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 = ( 9 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Operations Engineer in Thailand can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer 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 2% to 7%.

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 Operations Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 341,900 THB
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 317,700 THB
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 478,100 THB
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,159,000 THB
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,104,400 THB
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 814,500 THB
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 639,100 THB
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 782,500 THB
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 683,800 THB
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 778,900 THB
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 407,100 THB
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,428,800 THB
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 580,600 THB
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 507,300 THB
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 351,200 THB
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 1,942,700 THB
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 THB
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 317,700 THB
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 294,300 THB
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 1,062,500 THB
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 498,000 THB
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 344,600 THB
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 510,300 THB
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 359,900 THB
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 605,700 THB
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 348,300 THB
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 330,700 THB
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 357,300 THB
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 345,700 THB
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 339,100 THB
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 558,300 THB
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 424,300 THB
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,440,700 THB
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,057,100 THB
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 675,100 THB
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,942,700 THB
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,080,200 THB
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 437,900 THB
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,570,900 THB
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 341,400 THB
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 573,500 THB
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 868,400 THB
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 417,200 THB
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 341,900 THB
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 340,400 THB
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,235,600 THB
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 367,900 THB
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,037,600 THB
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,606,100 THB
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 1,259,300 THB
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,835,700 THB
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 573,500 THB
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 411,400 THB
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 919,700 THB
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 398,300 THB
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,537,500 THB
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 960,900 THB
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,125,300 THB
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 345,700 THB
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 572,200 THB
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,058,300 THB
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,645,600 THB
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 823,900 THB
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,357,900 THB
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 424,900 THB
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 308,300 THB
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,162,900 THB
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 332,500 THB
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 846,500 THB
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,524,300 THB
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,825,000 THB
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 493,000 THB
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 419,400 THB
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,668,900 THB
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 1,487,200 THB
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 1,980,600 THB
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,130,200 THB
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 1,678,300 THB
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 1,117,800 THB
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 299,500 THB
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,882,700 THB
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 451,000 THB
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 819,000 THB
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 1,070,600 THB
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 471,700 THB
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 414,000 THB
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 1,357,900 THB
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 1,130,800 THB
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,537,500 THB
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 407,100 THB
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 524,700 THB
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,621,400 THB
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 592,600 THB
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 340,000 THB
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 394,300 THB
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 315,700 THB
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 927,000 THB
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 455,400 THB
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,846,200 THB
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 781,200 THB
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 556,000 THB
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 341,900 THB
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 369,300 THB
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 377,200 THB
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 607,400 THB
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 318,800 THB
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,168,300 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) 1,097,500 THB
Chiang Mai 1,102,100 THB

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