Dentist Salary Malaysia 2026
Government dentist: RM3,000–RM6,500/month · Private associate: RM5,000–RM15,000 · Own practice: RM15,000–RM40,000+. Income varies widely by setting and patient volume.
Government Dental Officer
RM3k–6.5k
UD41–UD52 + benefits
Private Associate
RM5k–15k
25–35% commission structure
Own Clinic (Net Profit)
RM15k–40k+
After staff, rent & supplies
Dentist Salary by Career Stage
| Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Dental Officer (Govt, 0–3 yrs) | RM3,000 – RM5,000 |
| Dental Officer (Govt, 4–8 yrs) | RM5,000 – RM6,500 |
| Specialist / Pakar Pergigian (Govt) | RM6,500 – RM12,000 |
| Associate Dentist (Private Clinic) | RM5,000 – RM10,000 |
| Senior/Principal Dentist (Private) | RM8,000 – RM15,000 |
| Own Practice / Clinic Owner | RM15,000 – RM40,000+ |
Your Take-Home Pay After EPF & Tax
Calculate your actual take-home from your gross dental salary. Includes EPF (11%), SOCSO, EIS, and PCB income tax.
Monthly Salary Calculator Malaysia 2026
Calculate your take-home pay after EPF, SOCSO, EIS & PCB deductions
Employer contributes 12% (RM 600.00)
Note: PCB is estimated based on annual income. Actual tax may vary based on reliefs, rebates, and other factors.
Your Salary Breakdown
Gross Salary
RM 5,000.00
Take Home Pay
RM 4,305.25
86.1% of gross salary
Employer Also Contributes:
Simpan RM300/bulan — Dapat RM134,500 dalam 20 Tahun
Plus RM20 percuma bila melabur RM100 pertama. Guna kod ZP3HXD.
| Simpan/bulan | 10 tahun | 20 tahun |
|---|---|---|
| RM100 | RM16,200 | RM44,900 |
| RM300 | RM48,500 | RM134,500 |
| RM500 | RM80,800 | RM224,000 |
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*Unjuran berdasarkan dividen ~5.75% p.a. Dividen tidak dijamin tetapi konsisten sejak 2012.
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Sales charge per RM10,000 invested
| Method | Sales Charge | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bank (counter) | 3% | RM300 |
| Bank (online) | 1.5–2% | RM150–200 |
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Sales charge per RM10,000 invested
| Method | Sales Charge | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
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| Bank (online) | 1.5–2% | RM150–200 |
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Professional & Scientific Sector vs Others
| Industry / Sector | Median 2024 | Mean 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & quarrying | RM4,450 | RM5,904 |
| Financial & insurance/takaful | RM4,483 | RM4,625 |
| Information & communication | RM4,231 | RM5,288 |
| Real estate activities | RM4,698 | RM5,009 |
| Professional, scientific & technical | RM1,947 | RM2,431 |
| Transportation & storage | RM3,752 | RM4,741 |
| Education | RM3,677 | RM4,670 |
| Human health & social work | RM3,610 | RM4,501 |
| Services (overall) | RM2,894 | RM3,831 |
| Public administration & defence | RM2,643 | RM3,323 |
| Water, sewerage & waste management | RM2,576 | RM3,249 |
| Manufacturing | RM2,490 | RM3,278 |
| Wholesale & retail trade | RM2,490 | RM3,001 |
| Construction | RM2,051 | RM3,035 |
| Accommodation & F&B services | RM1,947 | RM2,648 |
| Electricity, gas & air conditioning | RM1,947 | RM2,737 |
| Administrative & support services | RM1,912 | RM2,540 |
| Agriculture | RM1,698 | RM2,409 |
Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey Report 2024. Sectors ranked by median. Mean values can be inflated by high-earner outliers.