Minimum wage in Malaysia 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
MYR 18,013 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Malaysia in 2026: MYR 1,700 a month
The minimum wage in Malaysia is MYR 1,700 a month since 02/2025. After income tax and social security about MYR 1,501 a month is left (MYR 18,013 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | MYR 1,700.00 |
| Net a month | MYR 1,501.10 |
| Net a year | MYR 18,013 |
| Net per paid hour | MYR 7.70 |
| Net per hour worked | MYR 8.63 |
Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024: RM1,700 a month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Malaysia in 2026?
MYR 1,700 a month: about MYR 1,700 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About MYR 1,501 net a month for a single person without children (MYR 18,013 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About MYR 7.70 net per paid hour, and MYR 8.63 for each hour actually worked.
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