Average Flight Planner Salary in Malaysia for 2025

In this article, we will look at the average Flight Planner salary for 2025 in Malaysia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Malaysian ringgit. To keep things simple, we are using the MYR currency code instead of the currency symbol RM.

How Much Does a Flight Planner Make in Malaysia?

A Flight Planner working in Malaysia will typically earn around 75,220 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 37,620 MYR to the highest average salary of 119,560 MYR.

Average Annual Salary75,220 MYR
Average Monthly Salary6,268 MYR
Average Lowest Salary37,620 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary3,135 MYR
Average Highest Salary119,560 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary9,963 MYR

These are average salaries for a Flight Planner in Malaysia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Flight Planner to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Flight Planner salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Flight Planner Salaries in Malaysia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Flight Planner will earn in Malaysia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Flight Planner can earn between 37,620 MYR and 119,560 MYR on average in Malaysia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Flight Planner in Malaysia is 77,120 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 77,120 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 77,120 MYR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Flight Planner salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 50,660 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 50,660 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 103,600 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 103,600 MYR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Flight Planner Salary by Experience Level in Malaysia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average Flight Planner salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Flight Planner in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 42,040 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Flight Planner salary would increase to 61,180 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Flight Planner, the average salary would be 78,620 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 95,720 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Flight Planner with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 103,140 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Flight Planner with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 113,280 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
42,040 MYR
2-5 Years+42%
61,180 MYR
5-10 Years+31%
78,620 MYR
10-15 Years+23%
95,720 MYR
15-20 Years+6%
103,140 MYR
20+ Years+10%
113,280 MYR

Flight Planner Salary by Education Level in Malaysia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Flight Planner in Malaysia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Flight Planner in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 50,540 MYR.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Flight Planner in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 58,800 MYR.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Flight Planner in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 87,040 MYR.
  • Master's Degree. A Flight Planner in Malaysia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 107,860 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
50,540 MYR
Certificate or Diploma+16%
58,800 MYR
Bachelor's Degree+46%
87,040 MYR
Master's Degree+23%
107,860 MYR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Malaysia is around 32,900 to 98,800 MYR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Flight Planner Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Malaysia, a male flight planner will earn an average of 77,340 MYR, while a female flight planner will earn around 74,620 MYR.

This means that a male flight planner earns approximately 4% more than a female flight planner for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male-
77,340 MYR
Female-4%
74,620 MYR

Flight Planner Average Pay Raise in Malaysia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Flight Planner in Malaysia is around 12% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Malaysia is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Flight Planner in Malaysia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Malaysia for 2025

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Malaysia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking-
4%
Energy-
8%
Information Technology-
3%
Healthcare-
7%
Travel-
2%
Construction-
6%
Education-
1%

Flight Planner Bonus and Incentive Rates in Malaysia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Flight Planner is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus-
56%
No Bonus-
44%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Malaysia earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
81,960 MYR
Private Sector-11%
73,820 MYR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Flight Planner

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Flight Planner in Malaysia.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Aeronautical EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense81,180 MYR
Aerospace EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense101,980 MYR
Aerospace TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense75,100 MYR
Air Crew MemberAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense50,540 MYR
Air Crew OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense50,540 MYR
Air Traffic AssistantAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense48,740 MYR
Air Traffic ControllerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense91,580 MYR
Aircraft AssemblerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense39,420 MYR
Aircraft Body RepairerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense38,140 MYR
Aircraft CaptainAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense136,100 MYR
Aircraft ElectricianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense41,480 MYR
Aircraft Electronics TechicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense42,040 MYR
Aircraft EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense83,760 MYR
Aircraft FuelerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense36,700 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense77,860 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense134,600 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance SupervisorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense82,200 MYR
Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense40,420 MYR
Aircraft MechanicAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense40,640 MYR
Aircraft PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense138,200 MYR
Aircraft Pneudraulics RepairerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense44,180 MYR
Aircraft Quality AssuranceAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense105,940 MYR
Aircraft Rigging AssemblerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense41,900 MYR
Aircraft Service TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense38,700 MYR
Airfield Management SpecialistAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense116,780 MYR
Airfield Operations SpecialistAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense93,140 MYR
Airline Cabin CrewAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense79,500 MYR
Airline CopilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense92,900 MYR
Airline PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense128,900 MYR
Airlines Sales DirectorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense152,300 MYR
Airlines Sales ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense152,000 MYR
Airlines Structural AssemblerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense35,520 MYR
Airport Services AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense54,280 MYR
Airport Services ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense164,200 MYR
Airport Services SupervisorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense92,400 MYR
Assistant Aircraft MechanicAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense36,020 MYR
Aviation AnalystAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense103,900 MYR
Aviation InspectorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense96,720 MYR
Aviation ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense163,800 MYR
Aviation Operations ControllerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense87,040 MYR
Aviation Resources ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense137,400 MYR
Aviation Safety AssistantAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense48,140 MYR
Aviation Safety ManagerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense152,100 MYR
Aviation Safety OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense83,300 MYR
Aviation TechnicianAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense39,960 MYR
Cargo ExecutiveAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense78,400 MYR
Cargo and Freight AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense36,580 MYR
Chief PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense138,200 MYR
First OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense60,600 MYR
Fleet ControllerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense125,100 MYR
Fleet Management OfficerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense55,020 MYR
Flight AttendantAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense56,100 MYR
Flight SchedulerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense70,940 MYR
Flight Simulation EngineerAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense78,500 MYR
Freight and Cargo InspectorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense57,900 MYR
Helicopter PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense87,000 MYR
Loading Bridge OperatorAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense34,120 MYR
PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense128,900 MYR
Ramp AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense35,260 MYR
Reservations Sales AgentAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense45,600 MYR
Safety and Quality SpecialistAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense79,240 MYR
Test PilotAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense97,300 MYR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Malaysia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

CityAverage Salary
Ampang68,320 MYR
Ipoh77,860 MYR
Johor Bahru80,920 MYR
Klang68,360 MYR
Kota Kinabalu73,980 MYR
Kuala Lumpur85,940 MYR
Kuching71,700 MYR
Petaling Jaya78,960 MYR
Shah Alam80,340 MYR
Subang Jaya72,120 MYR

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