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Teacher Salary in Malaysia

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Malaysia median is $35,628 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
$35,628
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,973
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$35,628
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$17.13
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$35,628
Petaling Jaya, MY$35,628
Ipoh, MY$35,628
Malacca, MY$35,628
Kota Bharu, MY$35,628
Kuantan, MY$35,628
Kota Kinabalu, MY$35,628
Kuala Terengganu, MY$35,628
Alor Setar, MY$35,628
Kuching, MY$35,628
Seremban, MY$35,628
Kuala Lumpur, MY$24,817

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Related Education salaries in Malaysia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Malaysia?
The national median teacher salary in Malaysia is about RM 145,000 per year (RM 12,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 101,000 to RM 145,000.
Which Malaysia city pays teachers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 145,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 101,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about RM 76,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 192,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is teacher 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 Professor, School Principal.