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Highest Income in Sarawak

Top 51 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Sarawak

1 Song $13,400
2 Maradong $13,400
3 Selangau $13,400
4 Daro $13,400
5 Saratok $13,400
6 Pakan $13,400
7 Julau $13,400
8 Engkilili $13,400
9 Pusa $13,400
10 Matu $13,400
11 Sebuyau $13,400
12 Kota Samarahan $13,400
13 Spaoh $13,400
14 Dalat $13,400
15 Pantu $13,400
16 Lubok Antu $13,400
17 Balingian $13,400
18 Binatang $13,400
19 Debak $13,400
20 Sematan $13,400
21 Nanga Medamit $13,400
22 Sundar $13,400
23 Roban $13,400
24 Oya $13,400
25 Long Lama $13,400
26 Maludam $13,400
27 Mukah $13,400
28 Miri $13,400
29 Sibu $13,400
30 Bintulu $13,400
31 Marudi $13,400
32 Serian $13,400
33 Bau $13,400
34 Niah $13,400
35 Sri Aman $13,400
36 Sarikei $13,400
37 Limbang $13,400
38 Betong $13,400
39 Sibu Jaya $13,400
40 Kuching $13,400
41 Kapit $13,400
42 Tatau $13,400
43 Sebauh $13,400
44 Beluru $13,400
45 Siburan $13,400
46 Lundu $13,400
47 Lawas $13,400
48 Tebedu $13,400
49 Kanowit $13,400
50 Simunjan $13,400
51 Belaga $13,400

The highest-income cities in Sarawak represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Song leads with a median household income of $13,400. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Households in Song earn $13,400 — that's -82% above the national median of $75,000.
  • 2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
  • 3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
  • 4. 11 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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