How much does an airline pilot make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,288 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,240
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 62. Mauritius estimate | $12,600 |
| 63. Malaysia estimate | $12,240 |
| 64. Guatemala estimate | $11,920 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerRM 40,240
- Ship pilotRM 37,750
- Air traffic controllerRM 50,390
- Air traffic safety technicianRM 35,890
- Wind technicianRM 30,830
- Technical aideRM 35,220
- Electrical technicianRM 36,910
- Electronics engineering technicianRM 34,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 4,288 a month, RM 51,460 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 37,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 68,310.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $12,240 in Malaysia, 16.2 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: RM 51,460 a year against RM 40,240 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate