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Salaries in Malaysia (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in Malaysia, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
Population
35,977,838
GDP per capita (PPP)
$38,779
Inflation rate
1.4%
| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | MYR 808,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | MYR 762,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | MYR 609,000 |
| 4 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | MYR 514,000 |
| 5 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | MYR 460,000 |
| 6 | Investment Banker | Finance | MYR 419,000 |
| 7 | AI Engineer | Technology | MYR 407,000 |
| 8 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | MYR 394,000 |
| 9 | Dentist | Healthcare | MYR 392,000 |
| 10 | Judge | Legal | MYR 371,000 |
| 11 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | MYR 357,000 |
| 12 | Lawyer | Legal | MYR 353,000 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | MYR 349,000 |
| 14 | Product Manager | Technology | MYR 341,000 |
| 15 | Software Engineer | Technology | MYR 337,000 |
| 16 | Data Engineer | Technology | MYR 331,000 |
| 17 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | MYR 327,000 |
| 18 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | MYR 322,000 |
| 19 | Python Developer | Technology | MYR 321,000 |
| 20 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | MYR 321,000 |
| 21 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | MYR 319,000 |
| 22 | Data Scientist | Technology | MYR 318,000 |
| 23 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | MYR 316,000 |
| 24 | Backend Developer | Technology | MYR 312,000 |
| 25 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | MYR 308,000 |
| 26 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | MYR 307,000 |
| 27 | Mobile Developer | Technology | MYR 306,000 |
| 28 | Actuary | Finance | MYR 300,000 |
| 29 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | MYR 296,000 |
| 30 | Economist | Science & Research | MYR 284,000 |
| 31 | Frontend Developer | Technology | MYR 282,000 |
| 32 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | MYR 281,000 |
| 33 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | MYR 277,000 |
| 34 | Midwife | Healthcare | MYR 266,000 |
| 35 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | MYR 264,000 |
| 36 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | MYR 254,000 |
| 37 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | MYR 253,000 |
| 38 | Database Administrator | Technology | MYR 250,000 |
| 39 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | MYR 249,000 |
| 40 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | MYR 247,000 |
| 41 | Project Manager | Technology | MYR 245,000 |
| 42 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | MYR 244,000 |
| 43 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | MYR 244,000 |
| 44 | Web Developer | Technology | MYR 243,000 |
| 45 | Financial Analyst | Finance | MYR 239,000 |
| 46 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | MYR 239,000 |
| 47 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | MYR 238,000 |
| 48 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | MYR 235,000 |
| 49 | Network Engineer | Technology | MYR 234,000 |
| 50 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | MYR 232,000 |
| 51 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | MYR 230,000 |
| 52 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | MYR 229,000 |
| 53 | QA Engineer | Technology | MYR 228,000 |
| 54 | Psychologist | Healthcare | MYR 227,000 |
| 55 | Business Analyst | Technology | MYR 226,000 |
| 56 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | MYR 224,000 |
| 57 | Architect | Engineering | MYR 224,000 |
| 58 | Compliance Officer | Finance | MYR 222,000 |
| 59 | Systems Administrator | Technology | MYR 218,000 |
| 60 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | MYR 217,000 |
| 61 | Geologist | Science & Research | MYR 217,000 |
| 62 | Data Analyst | Technology | MYR 207,000 |
| 63 | Professor | Education | MYR 202,000 |
| 64 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | MYR 200,000 |
| 65 | Auditor | Finance | MYR 197,000 |
| 66 | Chemist | Science & Research | MYR 197,000 |
| 67 | Accountant | Finance | MYR 196,000 |
| 68 | Biologist | Science & Research | MYR 195,000 |
| 69 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | MYR 194,000 |
| 70 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | MYR 194,000 |
| 71 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | MYR 193,000 |
| 72 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | MYR 186,000 |
| 73 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | MYR 173,000 |
| 74 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | MYR 166,000 |
| 75 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | MYR 164,000 |
| 76 | Loan Officer | Finance | MYR 161,000 |
| 77 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | MYR 158,000 |
| 78 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | MYR 157,000 |
| 79 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | MYR 155,000 |
| 80 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | MYR 154,000 |
| 81 | Special Education Teacher | Education | MYR 152,000 |
| 82 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | MYR 151,000 |
| 83 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | MYR 149,000 |
| 84 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | MYR 148,000 |
| 85 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | MYR 148,000 |
| 86 | Paralegal | Legal | MYR 147,000 |
| 87 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | MYR 147,000 |
| 88 | Translator | Creative & Media | MYR 147,000 |
| 89 | Teacher | Education | MYR 146,000 |
| 90 | School Counselor | Education | MYR 143,000 |
| 91 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | MYR 143,000 |
| 92 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | MYR 142,000 |
| 93 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | MYR 141,000 |
| 94 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | MYR 141,000 |
| 95 | Journalist | Creative & Media | MYR 141,000 |
| 96 | Social Worker | Healthcare | MYR 138,000 |
| 97 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | MYR 136,000 |
| 98 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | MYR 134,000 |
| 99 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | MYR 134,000 |
| 100 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | MYR 134,000 |
| 101 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | MYR 129,000 |
| 102 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | MYR 127,000 |
| 103 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | MYR 124,000 |
| 104 | Legal Secretary | Legal | MYR 121,000 |
| 105 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | MYR 120,000 |
| 106 | Bookkeeper | Finance | MYR 118,000 |
| 107 | Welder | Skilled Trades | MYR 115,000 |
| 108 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | MYR 112,000 |
| 109 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | MYR 111,000 |
| 110 | Photographer | Creative & Media | MYR 106,000 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | MYR 97,300 |