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Psychologist Salary in Malaysia

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The Malaysia median is $65,605 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$65,605
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,479
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$65,605
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$31.54
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$65,605
Petaling Jaya, MY$65,605
Ipoh, MY$65,605
Malacca, MY$65,605
Kota Bharu, MY$65,605
Kuantan, MY$65,605
Kota Kinabalu, MY$65,605
Kuala Terengganu, MY$65,605
Alor Setar, MY$65,605
Kuching, MY$65,605
Seremban, MY$65,605
Kuala Lumpur, MY$45,948

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Malaysia?
The national median psychologist salary in Malaysia is about RM 267,000 per year (RM 22,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 187,000 to RM 267,000.
Which Malaysia city pays psychologists the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 267,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 187,000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about RM 132,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 369,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is psychologist in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.