How much does a specialist doctor make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 7,306 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,860
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $21,170 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $20,860 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $20,100 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DoctorRM 72,770
- Registered nurseRM 52,960
- MidwifeRM 52,470
- Traditional therapistRM 40,010
- Paramedical practitionersRM 56,980
- VeterinarianRM 54,050
- DentistRM 60,850
- PharmacistRM 55,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 7,306 a month, RM 87,680 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 51,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 105,800.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $20,860 in Malaysia, 15.0 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: RM 87,680 a year against RM 72,770 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate