How much does a lawyer make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 5,311 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,160
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.1 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $15,390 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $15,160 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $14,610 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeRM 68,130
- 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 lawyer make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 5,311 a month, RM 63,730 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 47,940 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 87,390.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $15,160 in Malaysia, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
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