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Pharmacist vs Veterinarian salary

In Malaysia, a pharmacist earns about 27% more than a veterinarian $89,438 vs $70,519 per year.

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Healthcare
Pharmacist
$89,438/yr
Monthly
$7,445
Hourly
$43
Range
$69,315$114,034
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Veterinarian
$70,519/yr
Monthly
$5,872
Hourly
$34
Range
$49,584$96,122
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$69,315$49,584
25th$79,389$60,051
Median$89,438$70,519
75th$101,748$83,320
Senior (90th)$114,034$96,122

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or veterinarian earn more in Malaysia?
A pharmacist earns more, at about RM 364,000 per year vs RM 287,000 for a veterinarian — roughly 27% (RM 77,000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Malaysia?
A pharmacist typically earns RM 282,100–RM 464,100, while a veterinarian earns RM 201,800–RM 391,200 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Malaysia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a pharmacist averages about RM 30,300 and a veterinarian about RM 23,900.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Malaysia, a pharmacist earns about RM 282,100 while a veterinarian earns about RM 201,800 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Malaysia, a pharmacist earns about RM 464,100 while a veterinarian earns about RM 391,200 per year.
Are pharmacist and veterinarian similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare 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.