Myanmar
-16%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2020)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Thailand
Updated Data years: 2025 How we use data
Quick answer
In Thailand, employees with tertiary education earned a median of THB 22,650 a month in 2025 (PPP$ 2,136) — +74% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 0.6%, against 0.3% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +74%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2025)
- THB 22,650median monthly pay with tertiary education (2025)
- 0.6%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 0.3%, 2025)
- 13.2%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2025)
Do graduates earn more in Thailand?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | THB 9,672 | 912 | -26% |
| Basic education | THB 10,500 | 990 | -19% |
| Intermediate education | THB 13,400 | 1,263 | +3% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | THB 22,650 | 2,136 | +74% |
| All levels | THB 13,000 | 1,226 | — |
The degree premium ranks 41 of 128 countries with data. That is above the East Asia and Pacific median of +52%.
Earnings over time (PPP$ a month)
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
PPP$ values are in current international dollars, so part of the rise reflects inflation.
Which occupations pay the most in Thailand?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2025, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.
| Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | THB 25,680 | 2,421 | +97% |
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | THB 25,000 | 2,357 | +92% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | THB 20,000 | 1,886 | +54% |
| Clerical support workers | THB 15,000 | 1,414 | +15% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | THB 13,299 | 1,254 | +2% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | THB 12,000 | 1,131 | -8% |
| Craft and related trades workers | THB 12,000 | 1,131 | -8% |
| Elementary occupations | THB 9,620 | 907 | -26% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | THB 8,500 | 801 | -35% |
| All occupations | THB 13,000 | 1,226 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Thailand?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 0.1% | — |
| Basic education | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Intermediate education | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 0.6% | 13.2% |
| All levels | 0.3% | 3.9% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 2 lowest of 130 countries with data. The East Asia and Pacific median is 2.3%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Thailand
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Country context
- Population
- 71.6M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $26,250 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 49.1% (2025)
Questions about graduate jobs in Thailand
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Thailand?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Thailand with tertiary education earned a median of THB 22,650 a month in 2025, compared with THB 13,000 for all employees — +74%. The degree premium ranks 41 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Thailand?
In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Thailand was 0.6%, compared with 0.3% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 13.2%.
Which jobs pay the most in Thailand?
The best-paid occupation group in Thailand in 2025 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of THB 25,680 (PPP$ 2,421). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of THB 25,680.
Compare with other countries in East Asia and Pacific
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South Korea
2.6%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2025) -
Vietnam
+25%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Philippines
+54%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Japan
2.4%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2020) -
Malaysia
2.2%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2022)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Thailand: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/thailand/ (accessed September 26, 2026)