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Actuary Salary in Malaysia

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The Malaysia median is $89,438 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$89,438
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,445
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$89,438
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$43.00
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$89,438
Petaling Jaya, MY$89,438
Ipoh, MY$89,438
Malacca, MY$89,438
Kota Bharu, MY$89,438
Kuantan, MY$89,438
Kota Kinabalu, MY$89,438
Kuala Terengganu, MY$89,438
Alor Setar, MY$89,438
Kuching, MY$89,438
Seremban, MY$89,438
Kuala Lumpur, MY$62,656

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Malaysia?
The national median actuary salary in Malaysia is about RM 364,000 per year (RM 30,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 255,000 to RM 364,000.
Which Malaysia city pays actuarys the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 364,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 255,000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about RM 141,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 516,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is actuary in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.