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Elitez Malaysia · Salary Guide 2026/2027

What Malaysia pays, role by role

Monthly basic salary ranges for permanent roles across IT & SaaS, HR, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering and corporate functions, plus starting pay for SPM, Diploma and Degree fresh graduates.

15–30%
Typical increase when changing jobs
~RM3,000
Average fresh graduate starting pay
RM2,500
Graduate starting-pay guideline from June 2027
RM2,000
Minimum wage from June 2027 (now RM1,700)
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Salary ranges by function

Monthly basic in RM, before EPF, SOCSO and EIS. Excludes bonus, commission, allowances and equity. The low end suits local SMEs and roles outside the Klang Valley; the high end suits MNCs, GBS centres and niche skills.

RoleLevelMonthly basic (RM)
Market outlook 2026/27

A candidate-led market

Unemployment sits around 3%, so most skilled people are already employed and have options. Expect counter-offers and move fast on good candidates.

~5%
Expected 2026 increment for employees who stay
~2 months
Expected 2026 bonus
20–30%
Increase for tech movers, highest for AI, cloud and cybersecurity
Fresh graduates

Starting salaries: SPM, Diploma & Degree

The average fresh graduate starts on about RM3,000 a month (about RM3,400 in Kuala Lumpur). Diploma holders typically start RM500–1,000 lower, and SPM leavers start close to the minimum wage.

SPM / SKM Diploma Degree Scale RM1,500 – RM5,500
SectorSPM / SKMDiplomaDegreeComparison
Monthly basic in RM. Skills in AI, coding, cybersecurity or data can add up to RM700 a month at entry level. Kuala Lumpur and Selangor offers typically sit RM200–500 above other states.
Minimum wage, nowRM1,700
Minimum wage, from June 2027RM2,000
Graduate starting-pay guideline, from June 2027RM2,500
Civil service graduate entry, Budget 2027RM2,500
Diploma starting range, any fieldRM2,200 – 3,500
Internship allowanceRM500 – 1,200
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