How much does a day care worker make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,534 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,380
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,510 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $54,440 |
| 72. Albania estimate | $4,401 |
| 73. Malaysia estimate | $4,380 |
| 74. Thailand estimate | $4,104 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $329 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Preschool teaching assistantRM 18,500
- Nursing assistantRM 19,880
- Personal care attendantRM 19,380
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classifiedRM 19,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a day care worker make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 1,534 a month, RM 18,410 a year.
How much does a day care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 15,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 20,640.
Which country pays a day care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,740 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a day care worker make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $35,530 a year against $4,380 in Malaysia, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a day care worker or a nursing assistant?
A nursing assistant: RM 19,880 a year against RM 18,410 for a day care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate