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How much does an accountant make in Malaysia?

RM 51,450a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,287 a month. estimate

Equals
$12,240
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
1.7 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaMalaysia, rank 58

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What accountants earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 43,780Median: RM 51,450Highest 10%: RM 63,870

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$107,500
2. Germany$91,120
3. Luxembourg estimate$88,280
57. North Macedonia estimate$12,430
58. Malaysia estimate$12,240
59. South Africa estimate$11,790
144. Nigeria estimate$386
Compare accountants in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an accountant make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 4,287 a month, RM 51,450 a year.

How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 43,780 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 63,870.

Which country pays an accountant the most?

Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an accountant make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $82,520 a year against $12,240 in Malaysia, 6.7 times more.

Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?

A financier: RM 56,470 a year against RM 51,450 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate