Salaries by job in Malaysia 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Malaysia 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | MYR 6,839 | MYR 5,748 | +121% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | MYR 5,594 | MYR 4,780 | +81% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | MYR 3,498 | MYR 3,088 | +13% |
| Office and administrative staff | MYR 2,501 | MYR 2,209 | −19% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | MYR 2,034 | MYR 1,796 | −34% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | MYR 2,025 | MYR 1,788 | −35% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | MYR 1,997 | MYR 1,763 | −35% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | MYR 1,823 | MYR 1,610 | −41% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | MYR 1,631 | MYR 1,441 | −47% |
| All employees (median) | MYR 3,096 | MYR 2,734 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, MYR 3,096 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (average monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2020). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Malaysia?
Managers: typically MYR 6,839 gross a month, MYR 5,748 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Malaysia?
Farming, forestry and fishing: typically MYR 1,631 gross a month, MYR 1,441 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Malaysia: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?