A The dataset was obtained from multiple sources, including surveys, job posting sites, and other publicly available sources. A total of 100 data points were collected. The dataset included five variables: age, experience, job role, and education level and salary

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.

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.

Abstract

This survey provides salaries & wages statistics at the national level. The survey also provides aggregate data by state as well as urban and rural areas. The survey was carried out using the household approach covering all states in Malaysia. Salaries & Wages Survey uses the personal interview method. During the survey period, trained interviewers visit households in selected living quarters (LQs) to collect demographic information on all household members and salaries & wages particulars of household members aged 15 years and over. The main objective is to collect information on monthly salaries & wages form the principal occupation of paid employee in public and private sectors. The main statistics reported are median and mean monthly salaries & wages by sex, ethnic group, educational attainment, strata, state, occupation and industry. The results of these statistics is published in the 'Salaries & Wages Survey Report'.

Starting with the Salaries & Wages Report 2017, the main statistics presented in the report is for the citizens. Meanwhile, the salaries & wages selected statistics consists of non citizens is shown in a separate table.

Geographic coverage

This survey provides estimates at national and state level as well as urban and rural areas.

Geographic coverage notes

National level.

Analysis unit

Household/Individual

Universe

All household members and salaries & wages particulars of household members aged 15 years and over.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Frequency of data collection

Monthly

Sampling procedure

The survey is carried out using probability sampling through household approach comprising Malaysian citizens and non-citizens. The survey is carried out using probability sampling through household approach comprising Malaysian citizens and non-citizens.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM3001 - RM5000 data was reported at 30.600 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.100 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM3001 - RM5000 data is updated yearly, averaging 22.700 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.400 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2010. Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM3001 - RM5000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Postgraduate certificate: RM2501 - RM3000 data was reported at 7.100 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.000 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Postgraduate certificate: RM2501 - RM3000 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.000 % in 2016 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2015. Malaysia Monthly Income: Postgraduate certificate: RM2501 - RM3000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Postgraduate certificate: RM1001 - RM1500 data was reported at 0.000 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Postgraduate certificate: RM1001 - RM1500 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2017. Malaysia Monthly Income: Postgraduate certificate: RM1001 - RM1500 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

This statistic depicts the distribution of expenditure of households earning between 10,000 and 15,000 Malaysian Ringgit per month across Malaysia in 2016, by category. In this year, households where the income amounted to between 10,000 and 15,000 Malaysian Ringgit per month spent around 26 percent of their income on food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM4001 - RM5000 data was reported at 14.400 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.200 % for 2023. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM4001 - RM5000 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.800 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.300 % in 2018 and a record low of 14.100 % in 2022. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM4001 - RM5000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G077: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM3001 - RM5000 data was reported at 37.100 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.100 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM3001 - RM5000 data is updated yearly, averaging 38.900 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.600 % in 2009 and a record low of 35.000 % in 2007. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM3001 - RM5000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM5001 and above data was reported at 70.600 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.300 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM5001 and above data is updated yearly, averaging 64.100 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.600 % in 2017 and a record low of 41.800 % in 2007. Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM5001 and above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

In 2019, ** percent of job-seekers in Malaysia were skilled graduates. With fierce competition among skilled job seekers, it remained challenging for those looking to find a job in a market where only **** percent of jobs were targeted towards them.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM2501 - RM3000 data was reported at 2.600 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.700 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM2501 - RM3000 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.700 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.000 % in 2007 and a record low of 2.600 % in 2017. Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM2501 - RM3000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Certificate: RM1001 - RM1500 data was reported at 45.700 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.600 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Certificate: RM1001 - RM1500 data is updated yearly, averaging 28.700 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.700 % in 2017 and a record low of 18.100 % in 2008. Malaysia Monthly Income: Certificate: RM1001 - RM1500 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM2501 - RM3000 data was reported at 25.300 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.400 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM2501 - RM3000 data is updated yearly, averaging 25.500 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.200 % in 2011 and a record low of 11.900 % in 2009. Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM2501 - RM3000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM1000 and below data was reported at 5.200 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.000 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM1000 and below data is updated yearly, averaging 3.800 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.100 % in 2010 and a record low of 1.200 % in 2015. Malaysia Monthly Income: Professional: RM1000 and below data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

In 2019, **** percent of jobs created in Malaysia were semi-skilled jobs. Job creation has remained concentrated in low- and semi-skilled jobs for almost a decade and as of 2019, ** percent of those employed as low and semi-skilled workers were overqualified.

Malaysia Monthly Income: First Degree: RM1001 - RM1500 data was reported at 15.900 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.700 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: First Degree: RM1001 - RM1500 data is updated yearly, averaging 14.800 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.300 % in 2007 and a record low of 10.600 % in 2015. Malaysia Monthly Income: First Degree: RM1001 - RM1500 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM1000 and below data was reported at 3.000 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.500 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM1000 and below data is updated yearly, averaging 2.200 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.500 % in 2016 and a record low of 1.000 % in 2009. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM1000 and below data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Diploma: RM2501 - RM3000 data was reported at 2.600 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.800 % for 2016. Malaysia Monthly Income: Diploma: RM2501 - RM3000 data is updated yearly, averaging 1.600 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.800 % in 2016 and a record low of 1.300 % in 2008. Malaysia Monthly Income: Diploma: RM2501 - RM3000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G065: Monthly Income by Level of Study.