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Refinery Operator Salary in Thailand
How much does a Refinery Operator make in Thailand?
฿725,394 (THB)/year
Average Bonus
฿16,104 (THB)
per Year
Total Compensation
฿732,418.75
Entry Level
฿520,214
Median
฿716,315
Senior Level
฿826,480
As of July, 08, 2026, the average refinery operator gross salary in Thailand is ฿725,394 or an equivalent hourly rate of ฿349. In addition, refinery operators earn an average bonus of ฿16,104. An entry level refinery operator with 1-3 years of experience earns an average salary of ฿520,214. At the higher end of the pay range, a senior level refinery operator with 8+ years of experience earns an average salary of ฿826,480. Salary estimates are based on salary survey data collected directly from employers in Thailand.
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Salary Potential for a Refinery Operator
Explore the estimated salary growth for a Refinery Operator in Thailand for up to 5 years. The estimated salary of a Refinery Operator will be ฿740,749 in 1 year and ฿805,490 in 5 years.
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Estimated Salary
฿756,429
Average Growth
4.3%
The estimated salary for a Refinery Operator in 2 years is ฿756,429, which is 4.3% average growth. This information is based on ERI's compensation database.
Typical Refinery Operator Education
This chart displays the highest level of education for Refinery Operators.
- 0% of Refinery Operators have less than a High School Degree
- 100% of Refinery Operators have a High School Diploma
- 0% of Refinery Operators have an Associate's Degree
- 0% of Refinery Operators have a Bachelor's Degree
- 0% of Refinery Operators have a Master's Degree
- 0% of Refinery Operators have a Doctorate Degree
The typical field of study for a Refinery Operator is Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Training.
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Positions controls
100%
Assesses specifications
67%
These are the most popular skills for Refinery Operators. About 100% of Refinery Operators have a skill in Positions controls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Refinery Operator do?
Assesses specifications and controls continuous operation of petroleum refining and processing units to produce products, such as gasoline, kerosene, and fuel and lubricating oils, by such methods as distillation, absorption, extraction, adsorption, thermal and catalytic cracking and reforming, polymerization, isomerization, coking, visbreaking, and alkylation. Reads processing schedules, operating logs, test results of oil samples, and laboratory recommendations to determine changes in equipment controls required to produce specified quantity and quality of product. Moves and positions controls, such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables, such as flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, catalyst, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units, such as heaters, furnaces, compressors, exchangers, reactors, quenchers, stabilizers, fractionators, rechargers, absorbers, strippers, debutanizers, stills, and towers.
How much does a Refinery Operator make in Thailand?
The average salary for a Refinery Operator is ฿725,394 per year or ฿348.75 per hour in Thailand. Top earners have reported making up to ฿826,480. However, the typical pay range in Thailand is between ฿520,214 and ฿826,480 annually.
What is the salary trajectory for a Refinery Operator?
Refinery Operator is projected to see a 11.0 % salary change in 5 years.
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Increasing your salary often starts with understanding your value in today’s job market. You can increase your earning potential by building your skills, advancing your education, moving into a new role or industry, switching companies, or negotiating pay.
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What are some factors that impact Refinery Operator salaries?
Several factors can impact your salary, including experience, company size, job market, location, industry, and more. Understanding how these factors affect your role can help you spot pay gaps and provide opportunities for a competitive salary.
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