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Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Average Salaries in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
6,510 MYR
( 78,100 MYR yearly)

LOW
2,840
MYR
AVERAGE
6,510
MYR
HIGH
13,700
MYR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia typically earns around 6,510 MYR. Salaries range from 2,840 MYR (lowest average) to 13,700 MYR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense domain in Malaysia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aeronautical Engineer6,890 MYR
Aerospace Engineer8,590 MYR
Aerospace Technician6,400 MYR
Air Crew Member4,370 MYR
Air Crew Officer4,370 MYR
Air Traffic Assistant4,020 MYR
Air Traffic Controller7,590 MYR
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer7,250 MYR
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician6,310 MYR
Aircraft Assembler3,360 MYR
Aircraft Body Repairer3,070 MYR
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer7,610 MYR
Aircraft Captain11,200 MYR
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist7,910 MYR
Aircraft Electrician3,590 MYR
Aircraft Electronics Techician3,520 MYR
Aircraft Engineer6,930 MYR
Aircraft Fueler3,100 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer6,630 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager11,100 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor6,800 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician3,260 MYR
Aircraft Mechanic3,470 MYR
Aircraft Pilot11,600 MYR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer3,540 MYR
Aircraft Quality Assurance8,920 MYR
Aircraft Rigging Assembler3,400 MYR
Aircraft Service Technician3,300 MYR
Airfield Management Specialist9,890 MYR
Airfield Operations Specialist7,670 MYR
Airline Augmented Reality Developer6,120 MYR
Airline Cabin Crew6,750 MYR
Airline Copilot7,650 MYR
Airline Customer Experience Designer7,450 MYR
Airline Data Analyst6,590 MYR
Airline Pilot10,900 MYR
Airlines Sales Director12,800 MYR
Airlines Sales Manager12,700 MYR
Airlines Structural Assembler2,910 MYR
Airport Services Agent4,640 MYR
Airport Services Manager13,800 MYR
Airport Services Supervisor7,600 MYR
Airport Sustainability Manager8,880 MYR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic3,060 MYR
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator4,190 MYR
Aviation Analyst8,550 MYR
Aviation Biofuel Specialist7,030 MYR
Aviation Engineer7,070 MYR
Aviation Inspector7,960 MYR
Aviation Manager13,700 MYR
Aviation Operations Controller7,370 MYR
Aviation Resources Manager11,400 MYR
Aviation Safety Assistant3,920 MYR
Aviation Safety Manager12,600 MYR
Aviation Safety Officer7,000 MYR
Aviation Security Specialist8,580 MYR
Aviation Sustainability Consultant8,870 MYR
Aviation Technician3,230 MYR
Aviation Training Specialist7,170 MYR
Cargo and Freight Agent3,090 MYR
Cargo Executive6,600 MYR
Chief Pilot11,600 MYR
Drone Compliance Officer6,620 MYR
Drone Delivery Specialist6,070 MYR
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator5,780 MYR
Drone Engineer5,810 MYR
Drone Event Coordinator5,570 MYR
Drone Fleet Manager7,390 MYR
Drone Geospatial Analyst7,050 MYR
Drone Infrastructure Engineer6,940 MYR
Drone Inspection Specialist6,150 MYR
Drone Inspector6,180 MYR
Drone Insurance Underwriter4,930 MYR
Drone Light Show Choreographer5,610 MYR
Drone Operator / Pilot4,630 MYR
Drone Payload Specialist4,860 MYR
Drone Pilot Instructor5,650 MYR
Drone Security Specialist6,590 MYR
Drone Software Engineer5,750 MYR
Drone Surveyor5,000 MYR
Drone Technician4,250 MYR
Drone Traffic Controller4,210 MYR
Drone Traffic Management Specialist6,360 MYR
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer6,250 MYR
Drone Videographer5,100 MYR
First Officer5,150 MYR
Fleet Controller10,300 MYR
Fleet Management Officer4,610 MYR
Flight Attendant4,600 MYR
Flight Planner6,260 MYR
Flight Scheduler5,770 MYR
Flight Simulation Engineer6,450 MYR
Freight and Cargo Inspector4,750 MYR
Helicopter Pilot7,200 MYR
Loading Bridge Operator2,960 MYR
Pilot10,900 MYR
Ramp Agent3,030 MYR
Reservations Sales Agent3,950 MYR
Safety and Quality Specialist6,620 MYR
Test Pilot8,200 MYR
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator5,120 MYR
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician4,950 MYR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer6,600 MYR


Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,190 MYR or more
10% of people earn
6,110 to 7,190 MYR
20% of people earn
3,710 MYR or less
65% of people earn
3,710 to 6,110 MYR
Minimum Salary
2,840 MYR
Median
5,960 MYR
Maximum
13,700 MYR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia range from 2,840 MYR (starting average salary) to 13,700 MYR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense is 5,960 MYR, implying that half of the workforce in Malaysia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia earn less than 4,750 MYR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 7,230 MYR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,710 MYR to 6,110 MYR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,710 MYR mark, while 10% ranged from 6,110 MYR to 7,190 MYR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,190 MYR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Malaysia costs anywhere from 33,100 MYR to 99,200 MYR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Malaysia

Salary comparison by gender Malaysia Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
6,670 MYR
Female-5%
6,320 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Malaysia for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Malaysia
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Malaysia

How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for individuals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Malaysia / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Malaysia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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48% of surveyed staff in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Malaysia


38 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia is 38 MYR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia is 16 MYR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Ampang5,920 MYR
Ipoh6,960 MYR
Johor Bahru6,560 MYR
Klang6,040 MYR
Kota Kinabalu6,460 MYR
Kuala Lumpur7,050 MYR
Kuching6,320 MYR
Petaling Jaya6,860 MYR
Shah Alam6,710 MYR
Subang Jaya6,160 MYR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Malaysia is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
6,340 MYR
Public Sector+9%
6,900 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,960 MYR and 7,230 MYR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Malaysia ranges from 2,840 MYR to 4,750 MYR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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