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Surgeon Salary in Malaysia

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The Malaysia median is $180,105 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$180,105
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,013
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$180,105
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$86.59
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$180,105
Petaling Jaya, MY$180,105
Ipoh, MY$180,105
Malacca, MY$180,105
Kota Bharu, MY$180,105
Kuantan, MY$180,105
Kota Kinabalu, MY$180,105
Kuala Terengganu, MY$180,105
Alor Setar, MY$180,105
Kuching, MY$180,105
Seremban, MY$180,105
Kuala Lumpur, MY$126,049

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Malaysia?
The national median surgeon salary in Malaysia is about RM 733,000 per year (RM 61,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 513,000 to RM 733,000.
Which Malaysia city pays surgeons the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 733,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 513,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about RM 363,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 1,055,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is surgeon in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.