How much does a mechanical engineer make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,883 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,940
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.0 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $14,150 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,940 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,430 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerRM 57,570
- Civil engineerRM 55,820
- Environment engineerRM 53,350
- Chemical engineerRM 57,480
- Mine engineerRM 61,820
- Test engineerRM 57,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 4,883 a month, RM 58,600 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 50,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 70,120.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $13,940 in Malaysia, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: RM 58,600 a year against RM 55,820 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate