How much does a factory labourer make in Malaysia?
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
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
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 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packerRM 16,190
- Mining assistantRM 22,470
- Civils workerRM 22,290
- Construction workerRM 19,400
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversRM 17,240
- Fiacre driverRM 16,050
- Warehouse workerRM 18,990
- Shelf stackerRM 15,350
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