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How much does a CEO make in Malaysia?

RM 78,820a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 6,568 a month. estimate

Equals
$18,750
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
2.6 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 $LuxembourgBarbadosJamaicaNigeriaMalaysia, rank 58

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

What managing directors and chief executives earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 57,150Median: RM 78,820Highest 10%: RM 111,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Luxembourg estimate$180,600
2. Switzerland estimate$171,300
3. Italy estimate$144,200
57. Peru estimate$20,860
58. Malaysia estimate$18,750
59. Maldives estimate$18,610
144. Nigeria estimate$717
Compare managing directors and chief executives in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a CEO make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 6,568 a month, RM 78,820 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 57,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 111,700.

Which country pays a CEO the most?

United Kingdom, with a median of $133,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $118,700 a year against $18,750 in Malaysia, 6.3 times more.

Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?

A CEO: RM 78,820 a year against RM 69,160 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.

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