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How much does a taxi driver make in Malaysia?

RM 16,540a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,378 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,934
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.6 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries

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Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What car, taxi and van drivers earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 14,090Median: RM 16,540Highest 10%: RM 20,480

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$61,770
2. Belgium estimate$59,650
3. Switzerland estimate$59,040
82. Paraguay estimate$4,008
83. Malaysia estimate$3,934
84. Albania estimate$3,855
144. Nigeria estimate$343
Compare car, taxi and van drivers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a taxi driver make a month in Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,378 a month, RM 16,540 a year.

How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 14,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 20,480.

Which country pays a taxi driver the most?

United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a taxi driver make more in Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $42,530 a year against $3,934 in Malaysia, 10.8 times more.

Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?

A motorcyle courier: RM 17,320 a year against RM 16,540 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate