How much does a high school teacher make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,297 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,270
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.7 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $12,450 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,270 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $11,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorRM 52,690
- Vocational teacherRM 47,740
- Elementary school teacherRM 48,560
- Preschool teacherRM 40,940
- Education officerRM 48,340
- Special needs teacherRM 49,060
- Esol teacherRM 41,570
- Music teacherRM 42,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 4,297 a month, RM 51,570 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 44,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 60,540.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $12,270 in Malaysia, 5.9 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: RM 51,570 a year against RM 47,740 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate