How much does a professor make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,391 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,530
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.8 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 | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $12,720 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,530 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $12,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacherRM 47,740
- High school teacherRM 51,570
- Elementary school teacherRM 48,560
- Preschool teacherRM 40,940
- Education officerRM 48,340
- Special needs teacherRM 49,060
- Esol teacherRM 41,570
- Music teacherRM 42,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 4,391 a month, RM 52,690 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 42,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 71,030.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $12,530 in Malaysia, 6.7 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: RM 52,690 a year against RM 47,740 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate