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Actuary vs Real Estate Agent salary

In Malaysia, a actuary earns about 84% more than a real estate agent $89,438 vs $48,651 per year.

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Finance & Business
Actuary
$89,438/yr
Monthly
$7,445
Hourly
$43
Range
$58,847$126,835
10-yr outlook
+22%
Finance & Business
Real Estate Agent
$48,651/yr
Monthly
$4,054
Hourly
$23
Range
$22,384$80,765
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileActuaryReal Estate Agent
Entry (10th)$58,847$22,384
25th$74,155$35,505
Median$89,438$48,651
75th$108,137$64,695
Senior (90th)$126,835$80,765

National Malaysia figures in MYR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a actuary or real estate agent earn more in Malaysia?
A actuary earns more, at about RM 364,000 per year vs RM 198,000 for a real estate agent — roughly 84% (RM 166,000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Malaysia?
A actuary typically earns RM 239,500–RM 516,200, while a real estate agent earns RM 91,100–RM 328,700 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Malaysia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a actuary averages about RM 30,300 and a real estate agent about RM 16,500.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Malaysia, a actuary earns about RM 239,500 while a real estate agent earns about RM 91,100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Malaysia, a actuary earns about RM 516,200 while a real estate agent earns about RM 328,700 per year.
Are actuary and real estate agent similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Finance & Business category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.