How much does a doctor make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 43,070 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,418
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 4.3 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $1,425 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,418 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorMWK 622,700
- Registered nurseMWK 376,100
- MidwifeMWK 372,600
- Traditional therapistMWK 284,100
- Paramedical practitionersMWK 404,700
- VeterinarianMWK 383,900
- DentistMWK 432,100
- PharmacistMWK 393,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 43,070 a month, MWK 516,800 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 314,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 637,900.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $1,418 in Malawi, 188.6 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: MWK 622,700 a year against MWK 516,800 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate