Thailand salary calculator 2026
Calculate your net (take-home) pay in Thailand from your gross monthly salary.
| Social insurance | -THB 100 |
| Income tax | -THB 0 |
| Net (take-home) | THB 1,900 |
How salary is taxed in Thailand
Income tax in Thailand is progressive: marginal rates rise from 5% to 35% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 5% of gross salary. A tax-free allowance of about THB 160,000 per year is deducted before income tax. The standard VAT rate is 7%. For example, a gross salary of THB 15,972 per month leaves about THB 15,173 net, after THB 0 income tax and THB 799 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 5%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to THB 150,000 | 0% |
| Up to THB 300,000 | 5% |
| Up to THB 500,000 | 10% |
| Up to THB 750,000 | 15% |
| Up to THB 1,000,000 | 20% |
| Up to THB 2,000,000 | 25% |
| Up to THB 4,000,000 | 30% |
| THB 4,000,000 and above | 35% |
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Frequently asked questions
How is net salary calculated in Thailand?
We take your gross pay, subtract social and pension contributions, then apply income tax on the remaining taxable amount. What is left is your net (take-home) pay.
Why is the effective rate lower than the headline income tax rate?
Because a tax-free allowance is subtracted before income tax is applied. The allowance is a fixed amount, so it matters a lot at lower salaries and very little at high ones. That is what pulls your effective rate below the statutory rate.
Does it include social security and pension contributions?
Yes. Employee social and pension contributions for Thailand are subtracted before income tax is applied, so the result reflects real take-home pay.
How accurate is the result for Thailand?
It uses the standard rates and brackets for the current tax year in Thailand. Personal allowances, benefits or special deductions in your case may change the final figure slightly.
What does this calculation leave out?
It models a single employee with no dependants using national rates. Regional or municipal income tax, household-based taxation, benefits in kind and contribution ceilings at higher salaries are not included, so a real payslip can differ.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026