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.

Level	Monthly Range	Notes
Cadet Pilot (training)	RM4,000 – RM6,000	During 18-24 month training bond
First Officer (A320/737)	RM8,000 – RM13,000	AirAsia, Malindo, Batik Air
First Officer (A330/777/A350)	RM11,000 – RM16,000	MAS, MAB wide-body
Captain (A320/737)	RM18,000 – RM25,000	After 5-8 yrs + 3,000 hrs
Captain (wide-body A330/A350)	RM25,000 – RM40,000	Senior career peak
Middle East / China contract	RM35,000 – RM80,000	Emirates, Qatar, China Southern — tax-friendly

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.

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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 24.75

EIS- RM 10.00

PCB (Tax)- RM 110.00

Total Deductions- RM 694.75

Take Home Pay

RM 4,305.25

86.1% of gross salary

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Employer Also Contributes:

EPF (12%)RM 600.00

SOCSORM 86.65

EISRM 10.00

TotalRM 696.65

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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 / 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 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.

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