How much do senior government officials earn in Malaysia
RM 76,580a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 6,381 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,220
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.6 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.
What senior government officials earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 55,650Median: RM 76,580Highest 10%: RM 108,300
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 57. Peru estimate | $20,270 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $18,220 |
| 59. Maldives estimate | $18,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- LegislatorsRM 31,100
- Traditional chiefs and heads of villageRM 77,240
- Trades union officialRM 69,160
- CEORM 78,820
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 6,381 a month, RM 76,580 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $18,220 in Malaysia, 6.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate