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Lawyer Salary in Malaysia

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Malaysia median is $89,684 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is MYR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$89,684
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,470
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$89,684
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$43.12
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$89,684
Petaling Jaya, MY$89,684
Ipoh, MY$89,684
Malacca, MY$89,684
Kota Bharu, MY$89,684
Kuantan, MY$89,684
Kota Kinabalu, MY$89,684
Kuala Terengganu, MY$89,684
Alor Setar, MY$89,684
Kuching, MY$89,684
Seremban, MY$89,684
Kuala Lumpur, MY$62,902

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Related Legal salaries in Malaysia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Malaysia?
The national median lawyer salary in Malaysia is about RM 365,000 per year (RM 30,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 256,000 to RM 365,000.
Which Malaysia city pays lawyers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 365,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 256,000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about RM 153,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 565,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is lawyer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.