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Adoption Specialist Average Salary in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working as Adoption Specialist make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
7,180 MYR
( 86,100 MYR yearly)

LOW
3,370
MYR
AVERAGE
7,180
MYR
HIGH
11,300
MYR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia typically earns around 7,180 MYR. Salaries range from 3,370 MYR (lowest) to 11,300 MYR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Adoption Specialist salaries in Malaysia vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Adoption Specialist Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Adoption Specialist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
6,760 MYR or more
10% of people earn
5,940 to 6,760 MYR
20% of people earn
4,130 MYR or less
65% of people earn
4,130 to 5,940 MYR
Minimum Salary
3,370 MYR
Median
6,810 MYR
Maximum
11,300 MYR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Adoption Specialist in Malaysia range from 3,370 MYR (starting salary) to 11,300 MYR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 6,810 MYR, half of the professionals who work as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia earn less than 5,510 MYR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 7,820 MYR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Adoption Specialist in Malaysia compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 4,130 MYR to 5,940 MYR. About 20% of salaries are below the 4,130 MYR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 5,940 MYR to 6,760 MYR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 6,760 MYR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Adoption Specialist / Malaysia

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
3,890 MYR
2 - 5 Years+38%
5,370 MYR
5 - 10 Years+42%
7,640 MYR
10 - 15 Years+22%
9,310 MYR
15 - 20 Years+6%
9,830 MYR
20+ Years+9%
10,700 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Malaysia Adoption Specialist
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Adoption Specialist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 3,890 MYR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 5,370 MYR, 38% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 7,640 MYR, 42% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 9,310 MYR, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 9,830 MYR, 6% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 10,700 MYR, 9% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Adoption Specialist / Malaysia

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Adoption Specialist.

High School
4,810 MYR
Certificate or Diploma+17%
5,610 MYR
Bachelor's Degree+45%
8,150 MYR
Master's Degree+31%
10,700 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Malaysia Adoption Specialist
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Adoption Specialist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 4,810 MYR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 5,610 MYR, 17% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 8,150 MYR, 45% more than the previous level.


Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 10,700 MYR, 31% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Malaysia costs anywhere from 33,100 MYR to 99,200 MYR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Adoption Specialist / Malaysia

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
7,540 MYR
Female-9%
6,880 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Malaysia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Adoption Specialist / Malaysia

How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for individuals working as Adoption Specialist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia Adoption Specialist
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Malaysia / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Malaysia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Adoption Specialist / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Adoption Specialist
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43% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 57% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Adoption Specialist / Malaysia


41 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia is 41 MYR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Adoption Specialist in Malaysia is 19 MYR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Fundraising and Non Profit-100%
Activity Aide2,330 MYR-68%
Activity Coordinator2,050 MYR-71%
Activity Leader3,920 MYR-45%
Adoption Specialist7,180 MYR+0%
Assistant Programme Officer4,120 MYR-43%
Campaign Manager8,450 MYR+18%
Cause Marketing Coordinator4,550 MYR-37%
Cause Marketing Manager6,940 MYR-3%
Charities Administrator4,800 MYR-33%
Charities Fundraiser5,150 MYR-28%
Civil Servant2,270 MYR-68%
Civil Service Administrator3,330 MYR-54%
Community Health Worker2,180 MYR-70%
Community Outreach Coordinator4,740 MYR-34%
Community Relations Representative3,400 MYR-53%
Community Service Manager7,500 MYR+4%
Community Volunteer2,160 MYR-70%
Community Worker2,020 MYR-72%
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager7,430 MYR+4%
Crowdfunding Manager8,470 MYR+18%
Crowdsourcing Manager8,730 MYR+22%
Custodial Worker2,420 MYR-66%
Digital Fundraising Specialist7,810 MYR+9%
Donor Database Manager6,160 MYR-14%
Donor Experience Specialist6,810 MYR-5%
Donor Relations Manager6,500 MYR-9%
Education Planning Specialist7,230 MYR+1%
Ethical Fundraising Consultant5,410 MYR-25%
Foundation Assistant3,160 MYR-56%
Foundation Director9,900 MYR+38%
Foundation Program Coordinator 6,180 MYR-14%
Fundraiser4,940 MYR-31%
Fundraising Coordinator3,480 MYR-52%
Fundraising Director10,400 MYR+45%
Fundraising Manager9,290 MYR+29%
Fundraising Technology Specialist4,950 MYR-31%
Grant Writer3,000 MYR-58%
Healthcare Social Worker2,260 MYR-69%
Homeless Shelter Worker2,180 MYR-70%
Major Gift Officer2,300 MYR-68%
Nonprofit Lawyer6,500 MYR-9%
Orphan Program Coordinator3,420 MYR-52%
Philanthropic Advisor6,030 MYR-16%
Rehab Aide2,570 MYR-64%
Rehabilitation Aide2,650 MYR-63%
Social Impact Consultant6,020 MYR-16%
Social Worker2,060 MYR-71%
Sponsorship Coordinator3,190 MYR-56%
Volunteer Coordinator2,660 MYR-63%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Johor Bahru7,870 MYR
Kuala Lumpur8,220 MYR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Malaysia is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
6,340 MYR
Public Sector+9%
6,900 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Adoption Specialist in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 6,810 MYR and 7,820 MYR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Adoption Specialist in Malaysia ranges from 3,370 MYR to 5,510 MYR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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