How much does a sex worker make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,449 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,136
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 144 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 72. Albania estimate | $4,155 |
| 73. Malaysia estimate | $4,136 |
| 74. Thailand estimate | $3,875 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerRM 19,960
- CompanionRM 19,070
- EmbalmerRM 21,110
- Animal carerRM 17,960
- Driving instructorRM 23,220
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 1,449 a month, RM 17,380 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 15,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 19,910.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $4,136 in Malaysia, 8.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: RM 19,960 a year against RM 17,380 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate