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How much does a housekeeper make in Malaysia?

RM 15,590a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,299 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,709
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.5 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 domestic cleaners and helpers earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 14,110Median: RM 15,590Highest 10%: RM 17,670

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$53,200
2. Iceland estimate$52,950
3. Denmark estimate$39,740
65. Jordan estimate$3,740
66. Malaysia estimate$3,709
67. Colombia estimate$3,669
144. Kenya estimate$104
Compare domestic cleaners and helpers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a housekeeper make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,299 a month, RM 15,590 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 14,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 17,670.

Which country pays a housekeeper the most?

Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $35,510 a year against $3,709 in Malaysia, 9.6 times more.

Who makes more, a housekeeper or a car cleaner?

A car cleaner: RM 16,510 a year against RM 15,590 for a housekeeper, 1.1 times more.

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