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Professor Salary in Malaysia

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Malaysia median is $60,690 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
$60,690
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,062
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$60,690
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$29.18
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$60,690
Petaling Jaya, MY$60,690
Ipoh, MY$60,690
Malacca, MY$60,690
Kota Bharu, MY$60,690
Kuantan, MY$60,690
Kota Kinabalu, MY$60,690
Kuala Terengganu, MY$60,690
Alor Setar, MY$60,690
Kuching, MY$60,690
Seremban, MY$60,690
Kuala Lumpur, MY$42,508

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Malaysia?
The national median professor salary in Malaysia is about RM 247,000 per year (RM 20,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 173,000 to RM 247,000.
Which Malaysia city pays professors the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 247,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 173,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about RM 130,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 355,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is professor in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.