How much does a judge make in Malaysia?
RM 68,130a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 5,678 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,210
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.3 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.
What judges earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 46,180Median: RM 68,130Highest 10%: RM 81,180
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $16,460 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $16,210 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $15,620 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- LawyerRM 63,730
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRM 54,900
- Museum curatorRM 46,100
- LibrarianRM 47,580
- EconomistRM 58,350
- AnthropologistRM 47,030
- HistorianRM 49,190
- PsychologistRM 52,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 5,678 a month, RM 68,130 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 46,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 81,180.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $16,210 in Malaysia, 8.6 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A judge: RM 68,130 a year against RM 63,730 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate