How much does a receptionist make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,678 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,790
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $65,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $49,410 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $48,970 |
| 69. El Salvador estimate | $4,984 |
| 70. Malaysia estimate | $4,790 |
| 71. Fiji estimate | $4,770 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $439 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agentRM 22,840
- Customer service clerkRM 22,410
- Switchboard operatorRM 24,850
- Hotel receptionistRM 20,110
- Information clerkRM 23,180
- Survey enumeratorRM 23,010
- Client information workers not elsewhere classifiedRM 22,310
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 1,678 a month, RM 20,140 a year.
How much does a receptionist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 18,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 22,460.
Which country pays a receptionist the most?
Germany, with a median of $38,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a receptionist make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $38,010 a year against $4,790 in Malaysia, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a receptionist or a travel agent?
A travel agent: RM 22,840 a year against RM 20,140 for a receptionist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate