Rehabilitation Nurse salary in Malaysia

Average Yearly Salary of Rehabilitation Nurse in Malaysia is approximately 131,122 MYR (26,225 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Rehabilitation Nurse do?

A rehabilitation nurse is a healthcare professional who specializes in providing care and support to patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients, focusing on restoring their physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Rehabilitation nurses assist patients in regaining their independence by providing assistance with activities of daily living, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and coordinating therapy sessions. They also educate patients and their families on self-care techniques, safety precautions, and the use of assistive devices.

Skills: Rehabilitation nurse, Healthcare professional, Patient care, Recovery support, Multidisciplinary team, Treatment planning
Job industry: Healthcare

How much does Rehabilitation Nurse make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 3 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Rehabilitation Nurse a well paid job?

Yes, our data shows that Rehabilitation Nurse is a well paid job. With years and experience the salary might increase even further, resulting in higher satisfaction.

What is considered a high salary for Rehabilitation Nurse?

High salary for Rehabilitation Nurse would be somewhere between 144,234 MYR and 190,127 MYR. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Rehabilitation Nurse in Malaysia?

Living in Malaysia the approximate monthly expenses are: 711 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 131,122 MYR
Estimated Monthly Salary: 10,927 MYR
Estimated Weekly Salary: 2,522 MYR per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 63 MYR per hour
By working as Rehabilitation Nurse a person can save up to 1,474 USD per month or 17,691 USD yearly. Values are pre-tax.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Malaysia, see costs of living in Malaysia.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Philippines.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Rehabilitation Nurse

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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