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 |
|---|---|
| Houseman (PRP, 2 years) | RM3,700 – RM4,200 |
| Medical Officer UD41 | RM4,700 – RM6,200 |
| Medical Officer UD44 | RM6,500 – RM8,500 |
| Specialist UD48 (Master post) | RM10,000 – RM14,000 |
| Senior Specialist UD52/54 | RM14,000 – RM20,000 |
| Private Consultant | RM20,000 – RM80,000+ |
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.
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.