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How much does a correctional officer make in Malaysia?

RM 25,190a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 2,099 a month. estimate

Equals
$5,992
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.8 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 $SwitzerlandRomaniaEquatorial GuineaNigeriaMalaysia, rank 73

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

What prison guards earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 22,050Median: RM 25,190Highest 10%: RM 30,320

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$82,770
2. Iceland estimate$82,450
3. Belgium estimate$74,470
72. Albania estimate$6,020
73. Malaysia estimate$5,992
74. Thailand estimate$5,614
144. Nigeria estimate$451
Compare prison guards in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 2,099 a month, RM 25,190 a year.

How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 22,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 30,320.

Which country pays a correctional officer the most?

Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a correctional officer make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $61,280 a year against $5,992 in Malaysia, 10.2 times more.

Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?

A firefighter: RM 27,840 a year against RM 25,190 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.

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