Salary data for country: Malaysia
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Salaries in Malaysia

The salary range of employees working in Malaysia is, by default, in the range of 7,116 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 31,584 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Malaysia is
80% of people earn:
7,116 - 31,584 USD
10% earn less lthan 7,116 USD
10% earns more than 31,584 USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Malaysia into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Malaysia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 10,080
median 9,228
10% 5,124
25% 6,804
75% 12,408
90% 16,140
25-34
 
 
Average 17,244
median 15,096
10% 7,104
25% 10,272
75% 21,780
90% 29,976
35-44
 
 
Average 24,840
median 22,368
10% 11,760
25% 16,068
75% 30,828
90% 40,896
45-54
 
 
Average 21,000
median 17,916
10% 7,656
25% 11,664
75% 26,808
90% 37,968
55+
 
 
Average 16,692
median 14,628
10% 6,936
25% 9,996
75% 21,048
90% 28,896

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Malaysia (USD).

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Men
19,896 USD
15,696 USD
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Women
In general, in Malaysia, men earn 26.8% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Insurance Underwriter
Insurance
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,255 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,318 MYR
Anually salary
15,060 USD
Anually salary
63,816 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-11 05:20:45
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Relationship Manager
Banking
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,268 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
9,610 MYR
Anually salary
27,216 USD
Anually salary
115,320 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-10 16:55:05
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Key Account Manager
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Subang Jaya
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
2,006 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,500 MYR
Anually salary
24,072 USD
Anually salary
102,000 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-10 13:44:05
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Business Development Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,360 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000 MYR
Anually salary
28,320 USD
Anually salary
120,000 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-10 13:18:31
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Design Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Cyberjaya
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,770 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,500 MYR
Anually salary
21,240 USD
Anually salary
90,000 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 19:12:18
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Auditor
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,115 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,725 MYR
Anually salary
13,380 USD
Anually salary
56,700 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 12:52:55
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Project Coordinator
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tanjong Malim
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,954 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,280 MYR
Anually salary
23,448 USD
Anually salary
99,360 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 10:04:58
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Dealer/Trader
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
755 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,200 MYR
Anually salary
9,060 USD
Anually salary
38,400 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-06-05 04:58:28
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Dealer/Trader
Banking
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,950 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,500 MYR
Anually salary
35,400 USD
Anually salary
150,000 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-29 00:59:02
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IT Architect
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,251 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,300 MYR
Anually salary
15,012 USD
Anually salary
63,600 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-25 07:52:19

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