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How much does a factory labourer make in Malaysia?

RM 18,410a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,534 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,379
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.6 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 $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaMalaysia, rank 66

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

What manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 16,640Median: RM 18,410Highest 10%: RM 21,080

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$62,800
2. Iceland estimate$62,500
3. Denmark estimate$46,920
65. Jordan estimate$4,415
66. Malaysia estimate$4,379
67. Colombia estimate$4,331
144. Kenya estimate$123
Compare manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a factory labourer make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,534 a month, RM 18,410 a year.

How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 16,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 21,080.

Which country pays a factory labourer the most?

Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a factory labourer make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $40,870 a year against $4,379 in Malaysia, 9.3 times more.

Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?

A factory labourer: RM 18,410 a year against RM 16,190 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.

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