How much does a social worker make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 3,880 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,080
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.6 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $11,240 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,080 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,670 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistRM 58,350
- AnthropologistRM 47,030
- HistorianRM 49,190
- PsychologistRM 52,290
- Religious professionalsRM 41,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 3,880 a month, RM 46,550 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 40,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 56,320.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $11,080 in Malaysia, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: RM 58,350 a year against RM 46,550 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate