Mercer Projects 5.2% Salary Increase for Thai Employees in 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 19 2025
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- Salary Growth Trend: According to Mercer's Total Remuneration Survey 2025, the average employee salary in Thailand is projected to increase by 5.2% in 2026, slightly above the 5% increase in 2025, indicating a sustained demand for talent and a focus on compensation by companies.
- Industry Differentiation: The Energy sector is expected to see the highest salary increase at 6.0%, followed by Consumer Goods at 5.7% and Automotive at 5.5%, reflecting the intense competition for specialized skills across different industries.
- Incentive Plan Adjustments: The survey reveals that 95.3% of companies have implemented short-term incentive plans, with long-term incentives rising from 19.3% in 2024 to 38.2% in 2025, indicating a shift in strategies to attract and retain talent.
- Increased Flexible Benefits: 23.5% of companies are offering flexible benefits to professionals, with Health Insurance, Leisure/Sports Club Subscriptions, and Medical Check-ups being the leading components, showcasing a growing emphasis on diverse employee needs in compensation structures.
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Analyst Views on MMC
Wall Street analysts forecast MMC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MMC is 208.94 USD with a low forecast of 174.00 USD and a high forecast of 257.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
18 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
11 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 182.700
Low
174.00
Averages
208.94
High
257.00
Current: 182.700
Low
174.00
Averages
208.94
High
257.00
About MMC
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is a professional services company in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company conducts business through two segments: Risk and Insurance Services, and Consulting. Risk and Insurance Services segment includes risk management activities (risk advice, risk transfer and risk control and mitigation solutions) as well as insurance and reinsurance broking and services. It conducts business in this segment through Marsh and Guy Carpenter. Marsh is an insurance broker and risk advisor, serving companies, institutions and individuals. Guy Carpenter is a reinsurance intermediary and advisor. Consulting segment includes health, wealth and career advice, solutions and products, and specialized management, strategic, economic and brand consulting services. It conducts business in this segment through Mercer and Oliver Wyman Group. Oliver Wyman Group serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients.
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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