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Veterinarian Salary in Malaysia

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Malaysia median is $70,519 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$70,519
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,872
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$70,519
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$33.90
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$70,519
Petaling Jaya, MY$70,519
Ipoh, MY$70,519
Malacca, MY$70,519
Kota Bharu, MY$70,519
Kuantan, MY$70,519
Kota Kinabalu, MY$70,519
Kuala Terengganu, MY$70,519
Alor Setar, MY$70,519
Kuching, MY$70,519
Seremban, MY$70,519
Kuala Lumpur, MY$49,388

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Malaysia?
The national median veterinarian salary in Malaysia is about RM 287,000 per year (RM 23,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 201,000 to RM 287,000.
Which Malaysia city pays veterinarians the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 287,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 201,000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about RM 142,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 391,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is veterinarian in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.