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Calculate employee wages

Calculate the total cost of hiring employees, wages, social security, reserve funds, group insurance, benefits for employers.

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Employee Wages Calculator

The Employee Wages Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own employee wages figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.

Calculate the total cost that an employer has to pay per employee, including wages, employer social security, life insurance, group insurance and benefits for HR and business owners.

Other benefits (baht/month/person)

Staff Cost Table (example)

Estimates: Social Security + Fund 5% + Group Insurance 1,000 baht

salarySocial security.The fund 5%Total cost/monthMultiplier
10,000500.00500.0012,000.00×1.20
15,000750.00750.0017,500.00×1.17
20,000750.001,000.0022,750.00×1.14
25,000750.001,250.0028,000.00×1.12
30,000750.001,500.0033,250.00×1.11
40,000750.002,000.0043,750.00×1.09
50,000750.002,500.0054,250.00×1.08
60,000750.003,000.0064,750.00×1.08
80,000750.004,000.0085,750.00×1.07
100,000750.005,000.00106,750.00×1.07

The formula used by this tool

  • Total employment costs = salary + social security (employer) + reserve fund (employer) + group insurance + other benefits
  • Social security M.33 (employer's part) = 5% of salary (base 1,650-17,500 baht maximum 875 baht)
  • Subsistence Reserve Fund (employer's share) = Salary × Contribution Rate % (2-15%)
  • Cost multiplier = total cost ÷ salary.
  • Cost per day = Total cost ÷ working days per month
  • Hourly cost = daily cost ÷ 8 hours
  • Annual cost = Total cost × 12 months

example

Employees pay 25,000 baht, employers provide 5% of the reserve fund, group insurance 1,000 baht.

  • Social Security (employer) = 17,500 × 5% = 875 baht (full ceiling)
  • Reserve Fund (employer) = 25,000 × 5% = 1,250 baht
  • Group insurance = 1,000 baht
  • Total cost = 25,000 + 750 + 1,250 + 1,000 = 28,000 baht/month
  • Multiplier = 28,000 ÷ 25,000 = ×1.12
  • Annual cost = 28,000 × 12 = 336,000 baht

Official reference source

Frequently asked questions

The actual cost of hiring employees. How much does the employer pay?
Employers pay more than the salary approximately 15-30% depending on the benefits. It consists of basic salary + employer's social security (5% maximum 875 baht) + life reserve fund (2-15%) + group insurance + other benefits
How much does the employer pay in social security?
Employers pay 5% of wages equal to employees, calculated from a minimum wage of 1,650 baht to a maximum of 17,500 baht, so a maximum of 875 baht/month/person, according to the Social Security Act 1990.
What percentage does the employer pay?
Employers pay 2-15% of wages, and must pay no less than employees pay. Most Thai companies pay 3-5% as employee attractiveness benefits.
What's the average employee group insurance cost?
Average group health insurance fee 500-3,000 baht/person/month Depending on the coverage amount and number of employees Average group accident insurance fee 100-300 baht/person/month
Employee salary 25,000 baht How much does the employer actually pay?
Example: Salary 25,000 + Social Security 750 + Fund 5% (1,250) + Group Insurance 1,000 = Total Cost approximately 28,000 baht/month or 1.12 times the salary
What other benefits do you usually offer?
Travel, food, phone, uniform, fundraiser, birthday gift, annual health check, training, bonuses (not included in this monthly cost)
What is the minimum wage for the year 2026?
The minimum wage in 2025-2026 in Bangkok and surrounding areas is 370-400 baht/day, in the provinces is 330-370 baht/day depending on the province. Check the latest rate from the Ministry of Labour mol. go. th
What is the net salary calculated from?
Net salary = Total salary - Tax deducted at place of payment - Social security contributions (5% maximum 875 baht) - Subsistence reserve fund (if any) Employer pays additional social security to the other party 5%
Disclaimer: The results are preliminary estimates. Actual costs may vary according to company policy. Social security rates are as per Social Security Act, M.33 as of 2026. The life reserve fund depends on the regulations of each fund. Please check with the human resources department or labor consultant.

English calculator guide

How to use the Employee Wages Calculator

Use this page to test a specific employee wages scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the employee wages estimate instead of relying on a generic example.

  1. Build a baseline employee wages case with figures that match your situation.
  2. Run a second employee wages case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
  3. Record the difference between the two employee wages results and the input responsible for it.

Inputs for the employee wages estimate

For this employee wages calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.

How the employee wages result is calculated

The calculator applies the displayed pay period, rate, deduction and statutory assumptions to the employment figures entered. Reusing the same employee wages inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.

Checks for a employee wages decision

Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For employee wages, Use the result to reconcile a payslip or plan take-home pay. Employer payroll rules, benefits, withholding and statutory contributions can change the final amount. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.

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Payroll and employment
Last English review
26 July 2026

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