How much does a translator make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 3,674 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,490
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.5 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $10,650 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $10,490 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,110 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRM 45,760
- JournalistRM 47,850
- LawyerRM 63,730
- JudgeRM 68,130
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRM 54,900
- Museum curatorRM 46,100
- LibrarianRM 47,580
- EconomistRM 58,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 3,674 a month, RM 44,090 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 36,660 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 54,150.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $10,490 in Malaysia, 6.8 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: RM 45,760 a year against RM 44,090 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate