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Doctor Salary Malaysia 2026

Median: RM3,610/month · Mean: RM4,501/month (Human Health sector, DOSM 2024). Medicine has the longest ROI runway.

Houseman (PRP)

RM3,700

2-year training at MOH

Medical Officer

RM5k–7.5k

Post-PRP UD41-UD44

Specialist

RM12k–30k+

UD48+ / consultant private

Salary by Career Stage

Medicine has the longest ROI runway. Houseman/PRP pay is lower than IT fresh grads, but specialists out-earn almost every other profession. Private practice post-specialist can exceed RM50,000/month.

Level	Monthly Range	Notes
Houseman (PRP, 2 years)	RM3,700 – RM4,200	Gred UD41 during PRP
Medical Officer UD41	RM4,700 – RM6,200	Post-PRP first posting
Medical Officer UD44	RM6,500 – RM8,500	After 5–8 years
Specialist UD48 (Master post)	RM10,000 – RM14,000	MRCP/MS/FRCS qualified
Senior Specialist UD52/54	RM14,000 – RM20,000	Head of department
Private Consultant	RM20,000 – RM80,000+	Panel hospital + clinic — depends on specialty

Your Take-Home Pay After EPF/Tax

Government doctors get elaun khas (critical allowance) up to RM2,000/month on top of base salary. Private practice gross ≠ take-home — calculate below.

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Gross Monthly Salary (RM)

RM 1,500RM 50,000

EPF Employee Contribution Rate

Employer contributes 12% (RM 600.00)

SOCSO Category

Annual Bonus (Months)

month(s)

No bonus6 months

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

EPF (11%)- RM 550.00

SOCSO- RM 25.00

EIS- RM 10.00

PCB (Tax)- RM 110.00

Total Deductions- RM 695.00

After-Tax Take-Home Pay

RM 4,305.00

86.1% of gross salary · RM 195.68/day · RM 24.46/hour

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Employer Also Contributes:

EPF (12%)RM 600.00

SOCSORM 87.50

EISRM 10.00

TotalRM 697.50

Daily Rate (net)

RM 195.68

Gross: RM 227.27

Hourly Rate (net)

RM 24.46

Gross: RM 28.41

Based on 22 working days/month, 8 hours/day.

Dividen ~5.75% · Jamin Kerajaan

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This Sector vs Others

Most specialist roles concentrated in KL-Selangor private hospitals (Gleneagles, Sunway Medical, Prince Court). Johor and Penang also have strong private specialist markets.

Industry / Sector	Median 2024	Mean 2024	YoY % (median)
Mining & quarrying	RM4,450	RM5,904	+3.6%
Financial & insurance/takaful	RM4,483	RM4,625	+4.6%
Information & communication	RM4,231	RM5,288	+1.9%
Real estate activities	RM4,698	RM5,009	+2.9%
Professional, scientific & technical	RM1,947	RM2,431	+1.6%
Transportation & storage	RM3,752	RM4,741	+4.6%
Education	RM3,677	RM4,670	+9.2%
Human health & social work	RM3,610	RM4,501	+5.8%
Services (overall)	RM2,894	RM3,831	+4.5%
Public administration & defence	RM2,643	RM3,323	+3.6%
Water, sewerage & waste management	RM2,576	RM3,249	+9.2%
Manufacturing	RM2,490	RM3,278	+5.5%
Wholesale & retail trade	RM2,490	RM3,001	+5.5%
Construction	RM2,051	RM3,035	+0.3%
Accommodation & F&B services	RM1,947	RM2,648	+8.1%
Electricity, gas & air conditioning	RM1,947	RM2,737	+6.1%
Administrative & support services	RM1,912	RM2,540	+6.6%
Agriculture	RM1,698	RM2,409	+6.6%

Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey Report 2024. Sectors ranked by median. Mean values can be inflated by high-earner outliers.

Salary by State

State / Territory	Mean Monthly Wage 2024
W.P. Putrajaya	RM5,091
W.P. Kuala Lumpur	RM4,782
Selangor	RM4,052
Pulau Pinang	RM3,934
W.P. Labuan	RM3,812
National average	RM3,652

Top 5 states by mean monthly salary. Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average doctor salary in Malaysia in 2026?

Based on DOSM 2024, Human Health sector median is RM3,610/month and mean RM4,501. For doctors specifically: Houseman RM3,700-4,200, Medical Officer RM4,700-8,500, Specialist RM10,000-14,000, Senior Specialist RM14,000-20,000, Private Consultant RM20,000-80,000+ depending on specialty.

Is being a doctor worth it financially in Malaysia?

Long payback period. 5 years med school + 2 years PRP + 2 years MO + 4-6 years specialist training = 13-15 years before hitting specialist pay. But specialists earn top-tier income for 20-30 years. Net present value is positive if you complete specialisation; stopping at MO level underperforms tech/finance careers financially.

Highest paying medical specialties in Malaysia?

Orthopaedic surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Plastic surgery, and Anaesthesiology typically top private practice earnings (RM30,000-100,000/month). Family Medicine and Paediatrics have steadier but lower incomes (RM15,000-25,000). Aesthetic Medicine is a fast-growing niche with high margins.

Government vs private hospital salary for doctors?

Government MO UD44: RM6,500 base + RM2,000 critical allowance + housing RM300 = ~RM8,800 gross with pension. Private MO at panel hospital: RM10,000-15,000 but no pension. Specialists: government UD52 RM15,000 vs private consultant RM25,000-80,000 depending on case volume and calls.

How much take-home pay for houseman RM3,700 salary?

Houseman gross RM3,700 + critical allowance RM750 + housing RM300 = ~RM4,750 gross. KWSP 11% (RM407), no SOCSO (government), PCB RM0-50. Take-home ~RM4,300/month. Plus oncall claim RM200-400.

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