Average Salaries in Southeast Asia: Who Earns the Most?

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Cindy Mutia Annur 14/08/2023 20:10 WIB

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According to a Wage Centre report, Singapore had the highest average salary in Southeast Asia in 2023. The average monthly salary in Singapore was recorded at US$4,985.

Estimated Average Salary of Southeast Asian Residents (2023)*

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According to a Wage Centre report, Singapore had the highest average salary in Southeast Asia in 2023. The average salary in Singapore reached US$4,985 per month, or approximately Rp76.34 million (assuming an exchange rate of Rp15,315/US$).

Brunei Darussalam followed in second place with the highest average salary in the region. The average salary in the oil-rich nation was US$3,590 per month, or Rp54.98 million.

Indonesia ranked third in terms of average salaries in Southeast Asia. The average Indonesian salary was US$600 per month, or Rp9.18 million.

Malaysia and the Philippines occupied the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. The average salary in Malaysia was US$565 per month (Rp8.65 million), while in the Philippines it was US$545 per month (Rp8.34 million).

Laos had the lowest average salary in Southeast Asia. The average salary in Laos was only US$130 per month, or Rp2 million.

Wage Centre calculated the average salaries of various countries worldwide based on official statistics from respective governments or national institutions.

The following is a list of the average salaries in Southeast Asia in 2023, ranging from highest to lowest:

* Singapore: US$4,985 per month
* Brunei Darussalam: US$3,590 per month
* Indonesia: US$600 per month
* Malaysia: US$565 per month
* Philippines: US$545 per month
* Thailand: US$450 per month
* Cambodia: US$300 per month
* Vietnam: US$290 per month
* Timor Leste: US$175 per month
* Myanmar: US$135 per month
* Laos: US$130 per month

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

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