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How much does an architect make in Malaysia?

RM 49,940a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,162 a month. estimate

Equals
$11,880
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 building architects earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 41,450Median: RM 49,940Highest 10%: RM 60,660

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$104,400
2. United States$99,280
3. Luxembourg estimate$85,700
57. North Macedonia estimate$12,060
58. Malaysia estimate$11,880
59. South Africa estimate$11,450
144. Nigeria estimate$375
Compare building architects in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an architect make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 4,162 a month, RM 49,940 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 41,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 60,660.

Which country pays an architect the most?

United States, with a median of $99,280 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $99,280 a year against $11,880 in Malaysia, 8.4 times more.

Who makes more, an architect or a product designer?

An architect: RM 49,940 a year against RM 47,150 for a product designer, 1.1 times more.

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