Employer cost calculator: Thailand 2026
What an employee really costs in Thailand: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A THB 30,000 monthly salary costs about THB 30,875 (1.03× gross).
Employer cost by salary
Employer social security of 5% on wages up to THB 17,500.
| Gross per month | THB 15,000 | THB 30,000 | THB 60,000 | THB 150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social security (provincial) | THB 750 | THB 875 | THB 875 | THB 875 |
| Total employer cost | THB 15,750 | THB 30,875 | THB 60,875 | THB 150,875 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.050× | 1.029× | 1.015× | 1.006× |
| Employee take-home | THB 14,250 | THB 28,960 | THB 56,215 | THB 126,427 |
Employer social security 5% on wages up to THB 17,500 (max 875/month) in 2026. Workmen's Compensation Fund (0.2–1% by industry) and any provident fund match are not included; the Employee Welfare Fund starts in 2027.
Employee side: Thailand take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Thailand?
On top of gross pay, employers in Thailand pay employer social security of 5% on wages up to THB 17,500. For a THB 30,000 monthly salary the total is about THB 30,875, or 1.03 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/thailand/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/thailand/individual/deductions
- https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/alerts/2025/12/thailand-higher-wage-base-for-ssf-contributions
- https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/finance/investment/1111600
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.