How much does a chief engineer make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 3,353 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,572
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 61. Mauritius estimate | $9,851 |
| 62. Malaysia estimate | $9,572 |
| 63. Guatemala estimate | $9,318 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotRM 37,750
- Airline pilotRM 51,460
- 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 a chief engineer make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 3,353 a month, RM 40,240 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 31,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 47,460.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $9,572 in Malaysia, 11.4 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: RM 40,240 a year against RM 37,750 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate