Average Radio Operator Salary in Malaysia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Radio Operator 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 Radio Operator Make in Malaysia?

A Radio Operator working in Malaysia will typically earn around 30,700 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 17,560 MYR to the highest average salary of 49,300 MYR.

Average Annual Salary
30,700 MYR
Average Monthly Salary
2,558 MYR

Lowest Annual Salary
17,560 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,463 MYR

Highest Annual Salary
49,300 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary
4,108 MYR

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

Radio Operator 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 Radio Operator Salaries in Malaysia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Radio Operator can earn between 17,560 MYR and 49,300 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 Radio Operator in Malaysia is 31,080 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 31,080 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 31,080 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 Radio Operator salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 19,980 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 19,980 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 37,740 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 37,740 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.

Radio Operator 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 radio operator 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 Radio Operator in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 20,500 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Radio Operator salary would increase to 23,140 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Radio Operator, the average salary would be 33,520 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 41,980 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Radio Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 45,560 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Radio Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 46,980 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
20,500 MYR
2-5 Years +23%
23,140 MYR
5-10 Years +42%
33,520 MYR
10-15 Years +17%
41,980 MYR
15-20 Years +10%
45,560 MYR
20+ Years +6%
46,980 MYR

Radio Operator 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 Radio Operator 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 Radio Operator in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 25,160 MYR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Radio Operator in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 42,040 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
25,160 MYR
Certificate or Diploma +61%
42,040 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.

Radio Operator 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 radio operator will earn an average of 35,500 MYR, while a female radio operator will earn around 31,400 MYR.

This means that a male radio operator earns approximately 13% more than a female radio operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male
35,500 MYR
Female -13%
31,400 MYR

Radio Operator 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 Radio Operator in Malaysia is around 12% every 15 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 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Radio Operator in Malaysia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Radio Operator 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 Radio Operator is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% 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
25%
No Bonus
75%

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 Radio Operator

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,180 MYR
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,340 MYR
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,500 MYR
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 28,900 MYR
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 35,340 MYR
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,740 MYR
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 59,000 MYR
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,120 MYR
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 70,940 MYR
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,120 MYR
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,040 MYR
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 77,340 MYR
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 30,700 MYR
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,620 MYR
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,360 MYR
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 27,300 MYR
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 28,660 MYR
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 167,100 MYR
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 109,720 MYR
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,580 MYR
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 94,940 MYR
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,900 MYR
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 45,600 MYR
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,760 MYR
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 90,900 MYR
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,920 MYR
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,200 MYR
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 MYR
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,760 MYR
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,280 MYR
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,760 MYR
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,180 MYR
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,540 MYR
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,380 MYR
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,000 MYR
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,180 MYR
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 127,700 MYR
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 MYR
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,860 MYR
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 49,020 MYR
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,380 MYR
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,780 MYR
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 52,300 MYR
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,340 MYR
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,940 MYR
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,600 MYR
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,180 MYR
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,760 MYR
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,380 MYR
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 74,060 MYR
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,240 MYR
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,160 MYR
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 67,800 MYR
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,540 MYR
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,240 MYR
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 53,660 MYR
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,160 MYR
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,240 MYR
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,360 MYR
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,480 MYR
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 101,020 MYR
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 76,280 MYR
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,720 MYR
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,420 MYR
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 92,720 MYR
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 29,540 MYR
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,560 MYR
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 MYR
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,700 MYR
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,180 MYR
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 26,660 MYR
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,820 MYR
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 MYR
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 62,100 MYR
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,040 MYR
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,920 MYR
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,800 MYR
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,500 MYR
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 47,760 MYR
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,000 MYR
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,080 MYR
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 74,940 MYR
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,560 MYR
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,820 MYR
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,400 MYR
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 113,420 MYR
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,840 MYR
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 30,800 MYR
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,240 MYR
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 101,980 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 29,600 MYR
Ipoh 34,240 MYR
Johor Bahru 33,520 MYR
Klang 31,960 MYR
Kota Kinabalu 32,620 MYR
Kuala Lumpur 38,180 MYR
Kuching 31,660 MYR
Petaling Jaya 34,160 MYR
Shah Alam 30,700 MYR
Subang Jaya 33,440 MYR

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