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 |
|---|---|
| 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 contract | RM35,000 – 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.
Monthly Salary Calculator Malaysia 2026
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.