Economist

RM157,601 (MYR)/yr

RM75.77 (MYR)/hr

RM5,642 (MYR)/yr

The average economist gross salary in Malaysia is RM157,601 or an equivalent hourly rate of RM76. In addition, they earn an average bonus of RM5,642. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Malaysia. An entry level economist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of RM109,911. On the other end, a senior level economist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of RM197,550.

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RM175,745 (MYR)

12 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Economist will increase 12 % over 5 years.

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Economist, the majority at 53% with masters.

Typical Field of Study: Business Administration and Management

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Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia, as well as a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala...

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Plans, designs, and researches to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and in solution of problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. Studies how society distributes scarce resources such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery to produce goods and services. Plans and conducts research, collects and analyzes data, monitors economic trends, and develops economic forecasts. Utilizes... mathematical models to help forecast answers to economic questions. Studies economic and statistical data in area of specialization. Read More

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