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School Principal Salary in Malaysia

School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Malaysia median is $67,816 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
$67,816
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,651
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,816
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$32.60
varies by city

School Principal salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$67,816
Petaling Jaya, MY$67,816
Ipoh, MY$67,816
Malacca, MY$67,816
Kota Bharu, MY$67,816
Kuantan, MY$67,816
Kota Kinabalu, MY$67,816
Kuala Terengganu, MY$67,816
Alor Setar, MY$67,816
Kuching, MY$67,816
Seremban, MY$67,816
Kuala Lumpur, MY$47,422

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a school principal make in Malaysia?
The national median school principal salary in Malaysia is about RM 276,000 per year (RM 23,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 193,000 to RM 276,000.
Which Malaysia city pays school principals the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 276,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays school principals the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 193,000 per year for a school principal.
What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about RM 146,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 382,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have school principal salary data?
Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is school principal in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.