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How much does a preschool teacher make in Malaysia?

RM 40,940a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 3,412 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,740
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
1.4 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 early childhood educators earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 36,630Median: RM 40,940Highest 10%: RM 49,580

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$85,580
2. Luxembourg estimate$70,260
3. Iceland estimate$61,220
56. North Macedonia estimate$9,888
57. Malaysia estimate$9,740
58. South Africa estimate$9,385
143. Nigeria estimate$307
Compare early childhood educators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a preschool teacher make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 3,412 a month, RM 40,940 a year.

How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 36,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 49,580.

Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?

Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a preschool teacher make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $42,690 a year against $9,740 in Malaysia, 4.4 times more.

Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?

An elementary school teacher: RM 48,560 a year against RM 40,940 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

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