Mercer Projects 5.2% Average Salary Growth in Thailand by 2026

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Dec 19 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

Salary Increase Projections: The average employee salary in Thailand is expected to rise by 5.2% in 2026, slightly above the 5% increase in 2025, with 99.6% of surveyed companies planning salary hikes.
Factors Influencing Salaries: Intense competition for talent and a focus on merit-based compensation are driving salary increases, particularly in the Energy sector, which anticipates a 6.0% rise.
Workforce Trends: The challenging economic outlook has led to a decrease in full-time employees in 2025, although sectors like Energy and Life Sciences are seeing growth in full-time positions.
Remuneration Strategy Adjustments: Companies are adapting their remuneration strategies, with a rise in short-term and long-term incentive plans, and an increase in flexible benefits offered to employees.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

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