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How much does a guide make in Malaysia?

RM 19,070a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,589 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,537
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 $SwitzerlandRomaniaEquatorial GuineaNigeriaMalaysia, rank 73

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

What travel guides earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 16,610Median: RM 19,070Highest 10%: RM 22,940

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$62,680
2. Iceland estimate$62,440
3. Belgium estimate$56,390
72. Albania estimate$4,559
73. Malaysia estimate$4,537
74. Thailand estimate$4,251
144. Nigeria estimate$341
Compare travel guides in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a guide make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,589 a month, RM 19,070 a year.

How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 16,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 22,940.

Which country pays a guide the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $62,680 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a guide make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $48,580 a year against $4,537 in Malaysia, 10.7 times more.

Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?

A flight attendant: RM 21,670 a year against RM 19,070 for a guide, 1.1 times more.

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