How much does a dentist make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 5,071 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,480
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 144 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. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $14,700 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $14,480 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,950 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistRM 55,440
- Public health inspectorRM 51,580
- Physical therapistRM 45,560
- DietitianRM 45,070
- Speech therapistRM 46,990
- OptometristRM 50,050
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedRM 44,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 5,071 a month, RM 60,850 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 45,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 77,350.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $14,480 in Malaysia, 12.8 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: RM 60,850 a year against RM 55,440 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate