School Principal Salary in Thailand
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Thailand median is $43,191 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$43,191
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,599
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,191
Samut Prakan, TH
Hourly (national)
$20.77
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Thailand
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samut Prakan, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Mueang Nonthaburi, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Chon Buri, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Phra Pradaeng, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Bang Khae, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Hat Yai, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Pak Kret, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Sai Mai, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Si Racha, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Watthana, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Khlong Sam Wa, TH | $43,191 | $3,599 | 0% |
| Bangkok, TH | $30,294 | $2,525 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Thailand?
- The national median school principal salary in Thailand is about ฿1,440,000 per year (฿120,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ฿1,010,000 to ฿1,440,000.
- Which Thailand city pays school principals the most?
- Samut Prakan, TH pays the most at about ฿1,440,000 per year.
- Which Thailand city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Bangkok, TH is on the lower end at about ฿1,010,000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Thailand?
- Across Thailand cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about ฿761,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ฿1,994,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Thailand cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Thailand, all shown in THB.
- Is school principal in demand in Thailand?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.