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Registered Nurse Salary in Malaysia

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Malaysia median is $28,748 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$28,748
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,408
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$28,748
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$13.82
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$28,748
Petaling Jaya, MY$28,748
Ipoh, MY$28,748
Malacca, MY$28,748
Kota Bharu, MY$28,748
Kuantan, MY$28,748
Kota Kinabalu, MY$28,748
Kuala Terengganu, MY$28,748
Alor Setar, MY$28,748
Kuching, MY$28,748
Seremban, MY$28,748
Kuala Lumpur, MY$20,173

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Malaysia?
The national median registered nurse salary in Malaysia is about RM 117,000 per year (RM 9,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 82,100 to RM 117,000.
Which Malaysia city pays registered nurses the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 117,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 82,100 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about RM 54,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 155,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is registered nurse 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 Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.