How much does an elementary school teacher make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,046 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,550
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $11,730 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,550 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $11,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherRM 40,940
- ProfessorRM 52,690
- Vocational teacherRM 47,740
- High school teacherRM 51,570
- Education officerRM 48,340
- Special needs teacherRM 49,060
- Esol teacherRM 41,570
- Music teacherRM 42,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 4,046 a month, RM 48,560 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 43,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 58,880.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $11,550 in Malaysia, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: RM 48,560 a year against RM 40,940 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate