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Psychiatrist Salary in Malaysia

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Malaysia median is $164,871 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$164,871
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,735
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$164,871
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$79.27
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$164,871
Petaling Jaya, MY$164,871
Ipoh, MY$164,871
Malacca, MY$164,871
Kota Bharu, MY$164,871
Kuantan, MY$164,871
Kota Kinabalu, MY$164,871
Kuala Terengganu, MY$164,871
Alor Setar, MY$164,871
Kuching, MY$164,871
Seremban, MY$164,871
Kuala Lumpur, MY$115,238

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Malaysia?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Malaysia is about RM 671,000 per year (RM 55,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 469,000 to RM 671,000.
Which Malaysia city pays psychiatrists the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 671,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 469,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about RM 332,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 929,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.