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How much does a carpenter make in Malaysia?

RM 18,990a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,582 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,517
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.6 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries

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

What carpenters and joiners earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 16,150Median: RM 18,990Highest 10%: RM 23,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$78,960
2. Belgium estimate$77,120
3. Switzerland estimate$72,170
79. Dominican Republic estimate$4,602
80. Malaysia estimate$4,517
81. Paraguay estimate$4,384
144. Kenya estimate$139
Compare carpenters and joiners in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,582 a month, RM 18,990 a year.

How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 16,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 23,200.

Which country pays a carpenter the most?

United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a carpenter make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $60,580 a year against $4,517 in Malaysia, 13.4 times more.

Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?

A builder: RM 19,990 a year against RM 18,990 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.

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