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Sales Manager Average Salary in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working as Sales Manager make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
11,600 MYR
( 140,000 MYR yearly)

LOW
6,170
MYR
AVERAGE
11,600
MYR
HIGH
17,700
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 Sales Manager in Malaysia typically earns around 11,600 MYR. Salaries range from 6,170 MYR (lowest) to 17,700 MYR (highest).


Salary Variance

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



Sales Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Sales Manager monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
10,500 MYR or more
10% of people earn
9,340 to 10,500 MYR
20% of people earn
6,880 MYR or less
65% of people earn
6,880 to 9,340 MYR
Minimum Salary
6,170 MYR
Median
10,500 MYR
Maximum
17,700 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia range from 6,170 MYR (starting salary) to 17,700 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 10,500 MYR, half of the professionals who work as Sales Manager 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia earn less than 8,740 MYR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 11,900 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 6,880 MYR to 9,340 MYR. About 20% of salaries are below the 6,880 MYR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 9,340 MYR to 10,500 MYR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 10,500 MYR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Sales Manager / Malaysia

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
7,090 MYR
2 - 5 Years+23%
8,700 MYR
5 - 10 Years+42%
12,300 MYR
10 - 15 Years+17%
14,400 MYR
15 - 20 Years+10%
15,800 MYR
20+ Years+6%
16,800 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Malaysia Sales Manager
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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 Sales Manager 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 7,090 MYR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 8,700 MYR, 23% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 12,300 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 14,400 MYR, 17% 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 15,800 MYR, 10% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 16,800 MYR, 6% 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 / Sales Manager / Malaysia

How do education levels affect salaries?

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

Certificate or Diploma
8,700 MYR
Bachelor's Degree+29%
11,200 MYR
Master's Degree+43%
16,100 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Malaysia Sales Manager
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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 Sales Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Certificate or Diploma

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 8,700 MYR.


Level 2: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 11,200 MYR, 29% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 16,100 MYR, 43% 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 / Sales Manager / 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
12,100 MYR
Female-9%
11,000 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 / Sales Manager / Malaysia

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

Individuals working as Sales Manager in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 14% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

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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

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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 / Sales Manager / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Sales Manager
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22% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 78% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 8% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
78%
No Bonus
22%

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 / Sales Manager / Malaysia


67 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Sales Manager in Malaysia is 67 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia is 36 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

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Marketing-100%
Account Handler5,450 MYR-53%
Affiliate Manager7,020 MYR-40%
Affiliate Marketing Manager10,400 MYR-11%
Affiliate Marketing Specialist6,310 MYR-46%
Analytics Specialist5,410 MYR-54%
Assistant Brand Manager7,360 MYR-37%
Assistant Product Manager8,420 MYR-28%
Associate Marketing Manager8,250 MYR-29%
Associate Product Manager8,670 MYR-26%
Blockchain Marketing Specialist7,450 MYR-36%
Brand Ambassador9,600 MYR-18%
Brand Director12,600 MYR+8%
Brand Executive11,400 MYR-2%
Brand Manager11,100 MYR-5%
Business Analytics Specialist5,510 MYR-53%
Business Channel Manager7,520 MYR-35%
Business Intelligence Team Leader7,520 MYR-35%
Campaign Specialist6,920 MYR-41%
Chief Content Officer8,810 MYR-24%
Chief Digital Marketing Officer12,000 MYR+3%
Chief Marketing Officer 11,900 MYR+2%
Chief Product Officer10,900 MYR-6%
Communications Officer3,530 MYR-70%
Content Manager6,410 MYR-45%
Content Marketing Strategist7,100 MYR-39%
Copy Editer4,370 MYR-62%
Copy Writer4,500 MYR-61%
Creative Marketing Lead7,320 MYR-37%
Creative Writer4,680 MYR-60%
Digital Marketer6,780 MYR-42%
Digital Marketing Manager8,710 MYR-25%
Digital Marketing Specialist6,490 MYR-44%
Digital Marketing Strategist 9,100 MYR-22%
Digital Media Specialist7,600 MYR-35%
Director of Marketing11,600 MYR-0%
Director of Research8,490 MYR-27%
Email Marketing Specialist6,040 MYR-48%
eMarketing Manager9,040 MYR-22%
Event Marketing9,190 MYR-21%
Experiential Marketing Manager10,500 MYR-10%
Gamification Marketer5,180 MYR-55%
Head of Executive Search9,890 MYR-15%
Internet Marketer6,310 MYR-46%
Key Affiliate Manager8,500 MYR-27%
Localization Manager8,250 MYR-29%
Market Development Executive9,410 MYR-19%
Market Development Manager9,120 MYR-22%
Market Research Analyst7,670 MYR-34%
Market Research Manager8,590 MYR-26%
Market Segmentation Director9,360 MYR-20%
Marketing Account Supervisor7,080 MYR-39%
Marketing Administrator6,020 MYR-48%
Marketing Advisor6,780 MYR-42%
Marketing Analyst6,730 MYR-42%
Marketing and Communications Officer4,120 MYR-65%
Marketing and Sales Head12,100 MYR+4%
Marketing Assistant3,820 MYR-67%
Marketing Associate3,560 MYR-69%
Marketing Automation Specialist7,220 MYR-38%
Marketing Communications Manager8,000 MYR-31%
Marketing Consultant8,930 MYR-23%
Marketing Coordinator3,760 MYR-68%
Marketing Data Analyst6,860 MYR-41%
Marketing Director11,800 MYR+1%
Marketing Distribution Executive9,420 MYR-19%
Marketing Executive9,120 MYR-22%
Marketing Manager12,100 MYR+4%
Marketing Officer3,800 MYR-67%
Marketing Segment Manager8,840 MYR-24%
Marketing Specialist6,030 MYR-48%
Marketing Supervisor6,800 MYR-42%
Marketing Vice President9,410 MYR-19%
Marketing Writer4,500 MYR-61%
Mobile Marketing Specialist8,320 MYR-29%
Online Marketing Analyst6,370 MYR-45%
Online Marketing Manager8,160 MYR-30%
Optimization Manager7,890 MYR-32%
Outbound Sales5,510 MYR-53%
Outreach Coordinator5,150 MYR-56%
Outreach Specialist6,240 MYR-46%
Podcast Specialist6,730 MYR-42%
Product Development8,080 MYR-31%
Product Manager9,600 MYR-18%
Product Marketing Engineer4,850 MYR-58%
Product Marketing Executive8,580 MYR-26%
Product Marketing Manager9,000 MYR-23%
Product Researcher4,560 MYR-61%
Product Strategist7,150 MYR-39%
Product Strategy Researcher6,930 MYR-40%
Product Training Specialist5,970 MYR-49%
Project Manager7,150 MYR-39%
Publications Coordinator4,330 MYR-63%
Research Executive8,420 MYR-28%
Sales and Marketing Assistant3,610 MYR-69%
Sales and Marketing Coordinator3,880 MYR-67%
Sales and Marketing Director11,800 MYR+1%
Sales Director11,300 MYR-3%
Sales Management Support3,940 MYR-66%
Sales Manager11,600 MYR-0%
Search Marketing Strategist9,600 MYR-18%
Social Media Administrator6,700 MYR-42%
Social Media Specialist6,310 MYR-46%
Spaceman Analyst3,650 MYR-69%
Sponsorship Consultant5,890 MYR-49%
Team Leader6,790 MYR-42%
Telemarketer3,540 MYR-70%
TikTok marketer7,900 MYR-32%
Trade Marketing Executive8,910 MYR-23%
Trade Marketing Manager8,820 MYR-24%
Trade Marketing Professional6,890 MYR-41%
Trade Marketing Specialist5,300 MYR-54%
Video Marketing Specialist8,450 MYR-27%
Web Analytics Manager7,050 MYR-39%
Web Content Manager7,190 MYR-38%
Webinar Marketing Specialist7,580 MYR-35%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Johor Bahru11,500 MYR
Kuala Lumpur12,300 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 10,500 MYR and 11,900 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 Sales Manager in Malaysia ranges from 6,170 MYR to 8,740 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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