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How much does an economist make in Malaysia?

RM 58,350a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,862 a month. estimate

Equals
$13,880
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
2.0 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 $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeriaMalaysia, rank 58

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What economists earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 45,600Median: RM 58,350Highest 10%: RM 75,570

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$124,700
2. Switzerland estimate$122,000
3. Luxembourg estimate$100,100
57. North Macedonia estimate$14,090
58. Malaysia estimate$13,880
59. South Africa estimate$13,370
144. Nigeria estimate$438
Compare economists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an economist make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 4,862 a month, RM 58,350 a year.

How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 45,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 75,570.

Which country pays an economist the most?

United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an economist make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $124,700 a year against $13,880 in Malaysia, 9.0 times more.

Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?

An economist: RM 58,350 a year against RM 47,030 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.

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