moomooFree RM1,500*Open Moomoo Account
ASNBLabur RM100Free RM10VersaSave RM100Free RM10GXBankPinjam RM1000Free RM100ShopeeShop Shopee NowShopeeFree Road TaxShopeePayFree RM100UOB10% CashbackPetrol · Dining · Grab
HomeSalary GuidePilot

Pilot Salary Malaysia 2026

Median: RM3,752/month · Mean: RM4,741/month (Transportation & Storage sector, DOSM 2024). Pilot pay is driven by aircraft type (narrow-body vs wide-body), seniority within airline, and flight hours.

Cadet Pilot

RM4k–6k

During training bond

First Officer

RM8k–15k

Narrow vs wide-body

Captain

RM18k–35k+

Senior widebody

Salary by Rank & Aircraft

Pilot pay is driven by aircraft type (narrow-body vs wide-body), seniority within airline, and flight hours. Wide-body captains at MAS/MAB earn 2-3x narrow-body first officers at AirAsia.

LevelMonthly Range
Cadet Pilot (training)RM4,000 – RM6,000
First Officer (A320/737)RM8,000 – RM13,000
First Officer (A330/777/A350)RM11,000 – RM16,000
Captain (A320/737)RM18,000 – RM25,000
Captain (wide-body A330/A350)RM25,000 – RM40,000
Middle East / China contractRM35,000 – RM80,000

Your Take-Home Pay After EPF/Tax

Pilot flying hour allowance and per diem (USD) make up large part of total comp. Calculate base salary take-home below.

📋 Tax & Income
💼

Salary Calculator Malaysia 2026

Monthly salary calculator — see your after-tax take-home pay, daily rate & hourly rate after EPF, SOCSO, EIS & PCB deductions

RM 1,500RM 50,000

Employer contributes 12% (RM 600.00)

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

💰 Take home RM 4,305.00/month — invest 10% = RM 430.50/month

Investing RM 430.50 monthly at 8% p.a. compound for 30 years = RM 641,445.00. Start with US stocks via Moomoo — get RM2,000 in welcome rewards.

Get Free RM2,000 — Start with Moomoo →

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.

myASNBDividen ~5.75% · Jamin Kerajaan

🏆 Kempen Pandu Impianmu 2.0

Labur RM500 — Peluang Menang BMW 320i M Sport

Setiap RM500 dilaburkan = 1 tiket cabutan. Labur via app myASNB = 2× tiket. Guna kod GENLABUR semasa melabur.

CabutanHadiah Utama
Draw 1 (kini–Sep 2026)Proton e.Mas 7 PHEV + 3x Bezza 1.3X
Grand Draw (kini–Mac 2027)BMW 320i M Sport + 3x Bezza 1.3X

Dan jangan lupa — simpanan anda membesar:

Simpan/bln10 thn20 thn30 thn
RM500RM80kRM224kRM479k
RM1,000RM161kRM449kRM959k
RM1,044RM168kRM469kRM1.0M
  • Modal 100% terjamin kerajaan — tiada risiko kehilangan
  • 📈Dividen ~5.75%/tahun — lebih tinggi daripada FD kebanyakan bank
  • 🎁RM10 bonus terus masuk bila melabur RM100 pertama (kod ZP3HXD)

Kod rujukan ZP3HXD disalin automatik apabila klik — taip semasa daftar untuk RM10. Guna kod kempen GENLABUR semasa melabur untuk 2× tiket.

*Unjuran berdasarkan dividen ~5.75% p.a. Dividen tidak dijamin tetapi konsisten sejak 2012. Kempen Pandu Impianmu 2.0 hingga Mac 2027.

Nak simpan keputusan gaji ini?

Masukkan email — kami hantar ringkasan gaji bersih + tips jimat cukai.

Tiada spam. Berhenti bila-bila masa.

📈 moomooSC Malaysia Licensed · No.1 Trading App

RM500/Month for 30 Years = RM1.13M — via S&P 500 at 10% p.a.

Plus up to RM1,800 in new user rewards. SC Malaysia licensed. Invest in US, HK & Bursa stocks from one app.

Monthly DCA growth at 10% p.a. (S&P 500 hist avg)

Monthly10 yrs20 yrs30 yrs
RM300/moRM61kRM228kRM678k
RM500/moRM102kRM380kRM1.13M
RM531/moRM109kRM404kRM1.2M
  • SC Malaysia licensed — regulated & safe
  • 🎁Up to RM1,800 in new user rewards on sign-up
  • 🌍US, HK & Bursa Malaysia stocks in one app
Open moomoo Account & Claim Rewards →

*Complete deposit & first trade via this link to track rewards · T&Cs apply · RM100 coupon ≥RM1,000 deposit · AAPL stock ≥RM30,000 deposit.

Captains earning RM25k+ often diversify into index investing. USD per-diem income can be invested in USD-denominated ETFs via Moomoo.

This Sector vs Others

Base is KLIA/Subang for most airlines. Senior Captains can bid domicile for KCH/BKI for regional postings. Overseas postings (ME, China) pay more but require family relocation.

Industry / SectorMedian 2024Mean 2024
Mining & quarryingRM4,450RM5,904
Financial & insurance/takafulRM4,483RM4,625
Information & communicationRM4,231RM5,288
Real estate activitiesRM4,698RM5,009
Professional, scientific & technicalRM1,947RM2,431
Transportation & storageRM3,752RM4,741
EducationRM3,677RM4,670
Human health & social workRM3,610RM4,501
Services (overall)RM2,894RM3,831
Public administration & defenceRM2,643RM3,323
Water, sewerage & waste managementRM2,576RM3,249
ManufacturingRM2,490RM3,278
Wholesale & retail tradeRM2,490RM3,001
ConstructionRM2,051RM3,035
Accommodation & F&B servicesRM1,947RM2,648
Electricity, gas & air conditioningRM1,947RM2,737
Administrative & support servicesRM1,912RM2,540
AgricultureRM1,698RM2,409

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

Salary by State

State / TerritoryMean Monthly Wage 2024
W.P. PutrajayaRM5,091
W.P. Kuala LumpurRM4,782
SelangorRM4,052
Pulau PinangRM3,934
W.P. LabuanRM3,812
National averageRM3,652

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pilot salary in Malaysia 2026?
Cadet Pilot RM4,000-6,000 during training, First Officer RM8,000-16,000 depending on aircraft, Captain RM18,000-40,000, Overseas contract (ME/China) RM35,000-80,000. Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and MAB wide-body captains are highest domestic earners.
Cost to become a pilot in Malaysia?
CPL/IR training at Malaysian Flying Academy or HM Aerospace: RM400,000-500,000. Cadet programs with AirAsia/MAS: RM220,000-350,000 with bonded training (5-7 years commitment). Self-sponsored path = higher short-term cost but freedom to choose airline.
AirAsia vs Malaysia Airlines pilot salary?
MAS/MAB pays higher base (wide-body premium) but stricter seniority. AirAsia moves pilots to captain faster (4-6 yrs vs 8-10 at MAS) but narrow-body ceiling. AirAsia X (A330) senior FO ~RM14,000; MAS A350 Captain ~RM30,000+.
Is being a pilot a good career in Malaysia?
Strong long-term career if you survive the training debt + bond period. Top-5 highest-paying professions at senior level. Downsides: initial bond can feel trapping, post-COVID hiring slowed, wide-body seats are scarce. Singapore Airlines + ME carriers offer better short-term financial upside.
Take-home for First Officer RM10,000 salary?
Base RM10,000 + flight hour allowance ~RM3,000-5,000 = RM13,000-15,000 gross. EPF RM1,100 (on base), PCB ~RM900. Take-home base ~RM8,000 + hour allowance which varies monthly. Total comp often RM12,000-14,000/month.

Related

Advertisement