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How much does a historian make in Malaysia?

RM 49,190a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,099 a month. estimate

Equals
$11,700
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
1.6 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 $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeriaMalaysia, rank 58

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What philosophers, historians and political scientists earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 40,810Median: RM 49,190Highest 10%: RM 58,470

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$106,300
2. Switzerland estimate$102,800
3. Luxembourg estimate$84,410
57. North Macedonia estimate$11,880
58. Malaysia estimate$11,700
59. South Africa estimate$11,280
144. Nigeria estimate$369
Compare philosophers, historians and political scientists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a historian make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 4,099 a month, RM 49,190 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 40,810 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 58,470.

Which country pays a historian the most?

United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $106,300 a year against $11,700 in Malaysia, 9.1 times more.

Who makes more, a historian or an economist?

An economist: RM 58,350 a year against RM 49,190 for a historian, 1.2 times more.

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