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How much does a performer make in Malaysia?

RM 33,790a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 2,816 a month. estimate

Equals
$8,039
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
1.1 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaMalaysia, rank 57

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

What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 18,590Median: RM 33,790Highest 10%: RM 57,450

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$70,640
2. Luxembourg estimate$57,990
3. Germany$51,090
56. North Macedonia estimate$8,161
57. Malaysia estimate$8,039
58. South Africa estimate$7,746
143. Nigeria estimate$254
Compare creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a performer make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 2,816 a month, RM 33,790 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 18,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 57,450.

Which country pays a performer the most?

Germany, with a median of $51,090 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $41,020 a year against $8,039 in Malaysia, 5.1 times more.

Who makes more, a performer or an artist?

An artist: RM 47,250 a year against RM 33,790 for a performer, 1.4 times more.

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