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Chef Salary in Malaysia

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Malaysia median is $41,771 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$41,771
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,489
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$41,771
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$20.08
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$41,771
Petaling Jaya, MY$41,771
Ipoh, MY$41,771
Malacca, MY$41,771
Kota Bharu, MY$41,771
Kuantan, MY$41,771
Kota Kinabalu, MY$41,771
Kuala Terengganu, MY$41,771
Alor Setar, MY$41,771
Kuching, MY$41,771
Seremban, MY$41,771
Kuala Lumpur, MY$29,239

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Malaysia?
The national median chef salary in Malaysia is about RM 170,000 per year (RM 14,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 119,000 to RM 170,000.
Which Malaysia city pays chefs the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 170,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 119,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about RM 83,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 244,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is chef in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.