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 594.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,635.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly 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:
594 - 2,635 USD
10% earn less lthan 594 USD
10% earns more than 2,635 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 841
median 770
10% 427
25% 568
75% 1,036
90% 1,347
25-34
 
 
Average 1,439
median 1,260
10% 593
25% 857
75% 1,817
90% 2,501
35-44
 
 
Average 2,072
median 1,867
10% 981
25% 1,340
75% 2,572
90% 3,413
45-54
 
 
Average 1,752
median 1,495
10% 639
25% 974
75% 2,236
90% 3,168
55+
 
 
Average 1,392
median 1,221
10% 579
25% 834
75% 1,757
90% 2,411

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
1,660 USD
1,310 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Malaysia, men earn 26.7% more than women.

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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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
2,271 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
9,610 MYR
Anually salary
27,252 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
2,009 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,500 MYR
Anually salary
24,108 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
2,363 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000 MYR
Anually salary
28,356 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
1,772 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,500 MYR
Anually salary
21,264 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
1,116 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,725 MYR
Anually salary
13,392 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
1,957 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,280 MYR
Anually salary
23,484 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
756 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,200 MYR
Anually salary
9,072 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
2,954 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,500 MYR
Anually salary
35,448 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
1,252 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,300 MYR
Anually salary
15,024 USD
Anually salary
63,600 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-25 07:52:19
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Automation engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kuala Lumpur
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
837 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,544 MYR
Anually salary
10,044 USD
Anually salary
42,528 MYR
ClockPosted: 2025-05-24 14:37:15

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