Question 1

How much does a physician make in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

The national median physician salary in Malaysia is about RM 613,000 per year (RM 51,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 429,000 to RM 613,000.

Question 2

Which Malaysia city pays physicians the most?

Accepted Answer

Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 613,000 per year.

Question 3

Which Malaysia city pays physicians the least?

Accepted Answer

Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 429,000 per year for a physician.

Question 4

What is the typical salary range for a physician in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Across Malaysia cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about RM 304,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 882,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.

Question 5

How many Malaysia cities have physician salary data?

Accepted Answer

Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.

Question 6

Is physician in demand in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.

City	Per year	Per month	vs. national
Johor Bahru, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Petaling Jaya, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Ipoh, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Malacca, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Kota Bharu, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Kuantan, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Kota Kinabalu, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Kuala Terengganu, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Alor Setar, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Kuching, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Seremban, MY	$150,620	$12,556	0%
Kuala Lumpur, MY	$105,409	$8,796	-30%

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Physician salary by city in Malaysia

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