In 2023, the average mean monthly salary in Malaysia was ***** Malaysian ringgit, a slight increase from ***** Malaysian ringgit in the previous year. The average monthly salary in Malaysia varies greatly, depending on the education level, the employment sector, and especially between urban and rural areas.

In 2023, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya had the highest average monthly salary compared to other states in Malaysia, at ***** Malaysian ringgit. By comparison, Kedah had the lowest average monthly salary at ***** Malaysian ringgit.

Key information about Malaysia Monthly Earnings

• Malaysia Monthly Earnings stood at 793 USD in Jan 2025, compared with the previous figure of 831 USD in Dec 2024
• Malaysia Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2013 to Jan 2025, with an average number of 793 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 927 USD in Mar 2018 and a record low of 684 USD in Sep 2015

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from monthly Payroll and monthly Employment, and converts it into USD. The Department of Statistics provides Payroll and Employment in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover 251 industries in Manufacturing sector. Monthly Earnings prior to January 2019 cover 155 industries out of a total 259 industries in Manufacturing sector.


Further information about Malaysia Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Population reached 34 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Malaysia dropped to 3 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 71 % in Jan 2025

Minimum Wages in Malaysia increased to 1700 MYR/Month in 2025 from 1500 MYR/Month in 2024. This dataset provides - Malaysia Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Malaysia increased to 3045 MYR/Month in 2024 from 2900 MYR/Month in 2023. This dataset provides - Malaysia Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the average mean monthly salary for women in Malaysia was ***** Malaysian ringgit, an increase compared to the previous year. In the same year, the difference between the average monthly salary for female employees and male employees in Malaysia was around *** Malaysian ringgit.

Wages in Manufacturing in Malaysia increased to 3470 MYR/Month in May from 3460 MYR/Month in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Malaysia Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for Malaysian employees with a diploma was ***** Malaysian ringgit. Malaysian diploma graduates could expect a mean average monthly salary that is higher than the national average in the same year.

In 2023, Malaysian employees between the ages of 40 and 44 years old earned the highest average monthly salary, at ***** Malaysian ringgit. With a retirement age of just 60 years old, Malaysian workers could look forward to earning more monthly average wage starting from around 40 years old. Economic outlook Malaysia is one of the biggest and strongest economies of South-East Asia, with a relatively low unemployment rate. The average monthly salary steadily increased from ***** Malaysian ringgit in 2014 to ***** Malaysian ringgit in 2023. Employees with a university degree could expect to earn almost twice as much. Can wages keep up with the cost of living? However, when seen in the context of rising living costs, wages in Malaysia have not been able to keep up. Despite having a relatively low inflation rate, prices have still gone up. Malaysians spent more than ** percent of their income on housing and food. In May 2022, the Malaysian government increased the minimum wage to 1,500 Malaysian ringgit monthly, or 7.21 Malaysian ringgit hourly, in the hopes of easing the financial burdens of its citizens.

Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Kedah data was reported at 3,811.000 MYR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,451.000 MYR for 2014. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Kedah data is updated yearly, averaging 1,681.500 MYR from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,811.000 MYR in 2016 and a record low of 990.000 MYR in 1995. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Kedah data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H031: Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey: Monthly Gross Income: Median and Mean: by State.

The latest data indicates that the average yearly salary in Malaysia is approximately MYR 66,000. This figure varies significantly based on location and industry, with Kuala Lumpur and Selangor typically offering higher salaries. The median monthly gross salary is estimated at MYR 5,500, with considerable variations between regions.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for employees in the water and waste management industry in Malaysia was 2,933 Malaysian ringgit. Employees in this sector include those working in water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities. In the same year, employees in this sector had a mean monthly average salary that was lower than the national average.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for Malaysian employees with a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as their highest qualification was 2,511 Malaysian ringgit. An SPM qualification is equivalent to an eleventh grade education.

Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Mean: Negeri Sembilan data was reported at 5,887.000 MYR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,271.000 MYR for 2014. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Mean: Negeri Sembilan data is updated yearly, averaging 2,051.000 MYR from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,887.000 MYR in 2016 and a record low of 286.000 MYR in 1970. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Mean: Negeri Sembilan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H031: Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey: Monthly Gross Income: Median and Mean: by State.

This dataset shows the Mean Monthly Household Gross Income by state, 2002 - 2020e, Malaysia. Nota: n.a. Not applicable e Refers to estimated value based on this study Source : DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA No. of Views : 316

In 2023, the average mean monthly salary for men in Malaysia was ***** Malaysian ringgit, an increase compared to the previous year. The average monthly salary for male employees in Malaysia was higher by around *** Malaysian ringgit, compared to the average monthly salary of female employees.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for employees in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry in Malaysia was ***** Malaysian ringgit. The agricultural sector has the lowest average monthly salary in Malaysia and its average monthly salary in that year was below the national average.

Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Melaka data was reported at 5,588.000 MYR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,029.000 MYR for 2014. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Melaka data is updated yearly, averaging 2,512.500 MYR from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,588.000 MYR in 2016 and a record low of 1,391.000 MYR in 1995. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Melaka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H031: Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey: Monthly Gross Income: Median and Mean: by State.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for employees involved with public administration and defense activities in Malaysia was ***** Malaysian ringgit, a slight increase from ***** Malaysian ringgit the year before. Employees in this sector have a monthly average salary that is higher than the national average.

This dataset shows the number of Mean Monthly Household Gross Income by ethnicity, 2002 - 2019, Malaysia