Average Pressure Vessel Inspector Salary in Malaysia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Pressure Vessel Inspector salary for 2024 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector Make in Malaysia?

A Pressure Vessel Inspector working in Malaysia will typically earn around 35,520 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,220 MYR to the highest average salary of 52,820 MYR.

Average Annual Salary
35,520 MYR
Average Monthly Salary
2,960 MYR

Lowest Annual Salary
19,220 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,601 MYR

Highest Annual Salary
52,820 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary
4,401 MYR

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

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector Salaries in Malaysia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pressure Vessel Inspector can earn between 19,220 MYR and 52,820 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia is 35,500 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 35,500 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 35,500 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 24,280 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 24,280 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 41,560 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 41,560 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.

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 pressure vessel inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 20,940 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pressure Vessel Inspector salary would increase to 27,620 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pressure Vessel Inspector, the average salary would be 35,000 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 45,060 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pressure Vessel Inspector with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 46,040 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pressure Vessel Inspector with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 49,560 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
20,940 MYR
2-5 Years +34%
27,620 MYR
5-10 Years +30%
35,000 MYR
10-15 Years +21%
45,060 MYR
15-20 Years +9%
46,040 MYR
20+ Years +5%
49,560 MYR

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 24,720 MYR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 48,200 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
24,720 MYR
Bachelor's Degree +80%
48,200 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.

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 pressure vessel inspector will earn an average of 36,800 MYR, while a female pressure vessel inspector will earn around 34,540 MYR.

This means that a male pressure vessel inspector earns approximately 7% more than a female pressure vessel inspector for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male
36,800 MYR
Female -7%
34,540 MYR

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Malaysia for 2024

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%

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector is a low bonus based job, with 26% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

74% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 Pressure Vessel Inspector

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Pressure Vessel Inspector in Malaysia.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 67,320 MYR
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 56,460 MYR
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 75,100 MYR
Associate Engineer Engineering 61,780 MYR
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 42,040 MYR
Autocad Operator Engineering 45,000 MYR
Automation Engineer Engineering 70,880 MYR
Automation Engineer Engineering 72,540 MYR
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 70,940 MYR
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 64,180 MYR
BMS Engineer Engineering 65,920 MYR
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 39,640 MYR
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 67,360 MYR
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 67,800 MYR
CAD Designer Engineering 45,060 MYR
CAE Engineer Engineering 67,800 MYR
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 63,400 MYR
Chemical Engineer Engineering 75,040 MYR
Civil Drafter Engineering 42,040 MYR
Civil Engineer Engineering 77,060 MYR
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 77,380 MYR
Civil Technician Engineering 43,480 MYR
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 71,660 MYR
Communications Engineer Engineering 75,100 MYR
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 58,000 MYR
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 66,480 MYR
Contract Engineer Engineering 66,120 MYR
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 71,020 MYR
Controls Engineer Engineering 67,360 MYR
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 66,820 MYR
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 69,240 MYR
Design Engineer Engineering 68,320 MYR
Director of Engineering Engineering 139,100 MYR
Drafter Engineering 42,040 MYR
Drafting Manager Engineering 78,120 MYR
Drilling Engineer Engineering 68,580 MYR
Drilling Foreman Engineering 21,400 MYR
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 35,300 MYR
Electrical Engineer Engineering 77,860 MYR
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 97,760 MYR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 73,260 MYR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 38,180 MYR
Energy Engineer Engineering 70,700 MYR
Engine Assembler Engineering 31,940 MYR
Engineer Engineering 74,060 MYR
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 80,540 MYR
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 79,600 MYR
Engineering Consultant Engineering 97,880 MYR
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 98,820 MYR
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 66,120 MYR
Engineering Manager Engineering 93,780 MYR
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 97,840 MYR
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 119,900 MYR
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 83,400 MYR
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 85,080 MYR
Engineering Project Director Engineering 150,000 MYR
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 92,500 MYR
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 99,340 MYR
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 111,240 MYR
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 54,700 MYR
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 95,600 MYR
Engineering Technician Engineering 54,700 MYR
Engineering Technologist Engineering 54,500 MYR
Environmental Engineer Engineering 71,020 MYR
Equipment Engineer Engineering 69,240 MYR
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 89,340 MYR
Estimator Engineering 59,000 MYR
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 49,360 MYR
Fabricator Engineering 33,440 MYR
Facade Engineer Engineering 66,180 MYR
Fiber Analyst Engineering 40,640 MYR
Field Engineer Engineering 73,100 MYR
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 125,100 MYR
Fire Engineer Engineering 70,700 MYR
Fitter and Turner Engineering 24,820 MYR
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 80,480 MYR
Generation Engineer Engineering 73,760 MYR
Genetic Engineer Engineering 77,640 MYR
Geological Engineer Engineering 77,060 MYR
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 72,700 MYR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 36,720 MYR
Highway Engineer Engineering 69,180 MYR
HSE Professional Engineering 66,840 MYR
HVAC Engineer Engineering 78,960 MYR
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 69,240 MYR
Industrial Engineer Engineering 65,940 MYR
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 68,900 MYR
Instrument Engineer Engineering 67,020 MYR
Instrument Technician Engineering 36,700 MYR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 71,700 MYR
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 60,600 MYR
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 73,260 MYR
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 69,240 MYR
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 66,180 MYR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 78,420 MYR
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 68,900 MYR
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 65,920 MYR
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 22,400 MYR
Maintenance Manager Engineering 72,260 MYR
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 72,360 MYR
Marine Engineer Engineering 70,940 MYR
Materials Engineer Engineering 67,800 MYR
Materials Researcher Engineering 67,020 MYR
Materials Technician Engineering 51,400 MYR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 72,740 MYR
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 77,400 MYR
Mechanical Designer Engineering 63,500 MYR
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 79,280 MYR
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 94,940 MYR
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 72,360 MYR
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 74,620 MYR
Mining Engineer Engineering 69,400 MYR
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 79,260 MYR
Optical Engineer Engineering 68,580 MYR
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 36,020 MYR
PCB Assembler Engineering 24,200 MYR
Photonics Engineer Engineering 73,980 MYR
Photonics Technician Engineering 63,500 MYR
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 61,680 MYR
Piping Designer Engineering 39,960 MYR
Piping Engineer Engineering 69,240 MYR
Planning Engineer Engineering 72,780 MYR
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 67,320 MYR
Principal Engineer Engineering 68,900 MYR
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 69,260 MYR
Process Engineer Engineering 67,020 MYR
Process Operator Engineering 39,560 MYR
Product Development Engineer Engineering 73,260 MYR
Product Development Technician Engineering 48,760 MYR
Product Engineer Engineering 73,020 MYR
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 66,480 MYR
Production Engineer Engineering 69,180 MYR
Project Engineer Engineering 79,600 MYR
Proposal Manager Engineering 88,580 MYR
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 60,460 MYR
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 69,240 MYR
Rail Engineer Engineering 70,700 MYR
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 77,380 MYR
Robotics Engineer Engineering 78,960 MYR
Robotics Technician Engineering 57,800 MYR
Safety Engineer Engineering 72,260 MYR
Safety Inspector Engineering 56,460 MYR
Safety Manager Engineering 82,920 MYR
Safety Officer Engineering 37,200 MYR
Sales Engineer Engineering 77,100 MYR
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 67,020 MYR
Service Engineer Engineering 70,700 MYR
Solar Engineer Engineering 72,260 MYR
Staff Engineer Engineering 71,700 MYR
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 68,580 MYR
Stationary Engineer Engineering 67,020 MYR
Stress Engineer Engineering 65,920 MYR
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 64,620 MYR
Structural Designer Engineering 60,180 MYR
Structural Engineer Engineering 68,360 MYR
Structural Technician Engineering 47,180 MYR
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 64,620 MYR
Surveyor Engineering 56,060 MYR
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 34,280 MYR
Technical Assistant Engineering 35,520 MYR
Technical Engineer Engineering 64,300 MYR
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 58,000 MYR
Tender Engineer Engineering 63,500 MYR
Test Development Engineer Engineering 69,580 MYR
Test Engineer Engineering 71,020 MYR
Transportation Engineer Engineering 62,860 MYR
Validation Engineer Engineering 63,380 MYR
Verification Engineer Engineering 70,940 MYR
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 73,260 MYR
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 68,900 MYR
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 92,880 MYR
Work Planner Engineering 52,460 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.

City Average Salary
Ampang 31,380 MYR
Ipoh 36,800 MYR
Johor Bahru 35,340 MYR
Klang 31,960 MYR
Kota Kinabalu 35,300 MYR
Kuala Lumpur 36,020 MYR
Kuching 34,160 MYR
Petaling Jaya 35,260 MYR
Shah Alam 34,120 MYR
Subang Jaya 32,960 MYR

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