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Human Resources Average Salaries in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
6,340 MYR
( 76,100 MYR yearly)

LOW
2,650
MYR
AVERAGE
6,340
MYR
HIGH
10,800
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 in Human Resources in Malaysia typically earns around 6,340 MYR. Salaries range from 2,650 MYR (lowest average) to 10,800 MYR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Human Resources domain in Malaysia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator4,470 MYR
Benefits Analyst5,000 MYR
Benefits Manager8,700 MYR
Benefits Specialist5,310 MYR
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer8,810 MYR
Chief Happiness Officer9,090 MYR
Chief Human Resources Officer11,300 MYR
Chief Listening Officer8,000 MYR
Chief People Officer10,500 MYR
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer7,880 MYR
Compensation Analyst5,310 MYR
Compensation and Benefits Manager8,530 MYR
Compensation and Benefits Officer3,530 MYR
Compensation and Benefits Specialist5,310 MYR
Compensation Manager8,350 MYR
Corporate Director of Human Resources10,600 MYR
Corporate Recruiter7,330 MYR
Corporate Trainer5,410 MYR
Director of Talent Acquisition10,500 MYR
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist6,830 MYR
Employee Benefits Administrator6,090 MYR
Employee Benefits Consultant7,890 MYR
Employee Benefits Coordinator3,190 MYR
Employee Communications Manager7,650 MYR
Employee Development Specialist6,810 MYR
Employee Engagement Specialist6,820 MYR
Employee Experience Manager7,700 MYR
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator6,720 MYR
Employee Performance Specialist5,240 MYR
Employee Relations Analyst7,380 MYR
Employee Relations Manager7,580 MYR
Employee Relations Practitioner7,880 MYR
Employee Relations Representative5,180 MYR
Employee Relations Specialist6,890 MYR
Employee Services Manager7,800 MYR
Employee Services Specialist7,170 MYR
Employee Wellness Officer5,560 MYR
Employment Advice Worker3,400 MYR
Employment Interviewer5,050 MYR
Employment Relations Officer3,260 MYR
Employment Service Specialist4,280 MYR
Employment Services Coordinator4,710 MYR
Enrollment Counselor6,480 MYR
Equal Opportunity Representative5,510 MYR
Executive Human Capital Management10,900 MYR
Executive Recruiter7,400 MYR
Expatriate Administration Manager7,570 MYR
Expatriate Administration Supervisor4,800 MYR
Global Mobility Manager9,280 MYR
Head of Culture8,420 MYR
Head of Human Resources9,900 MYR
Headhunter7,470 MYR
Health Benefits Coordinator4,470 MYR
HRIS Analyst3,950 MYR
HRIS Manager6,290 MYR
HRIS Officer3,260 MYR
HRIS Supervisor3,720 MYR
Human Resources Administration Specialist4,030 MYR
Human Resources Administrative Assistant3,130 MYR
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator4,210 MYR
Human Resources Administrator4,640 MYR
Human Resources Advisor7,220 MYR
Human Resources Analyst6,210 MYR
Human Resources Assessor3,990 MYR
Human Resources Assistant2,830 MYR
Human Resources Assistant Manager7,600 MYR
Human Resources Associate2,740 MYR
Human Resources Compliance Officer6,470 MYR
Human Resources Consultant8,130 MYR
Human Resources Coordinator2,980 MYR
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager6,270 MYR
Human Resources Data Scientist6,500 MYR
Human Resources Deputy Manager 8,240 MYR
Human Resources Development Manager9,880 MYR
Human Resources Director11,300 MYR
Human Resources Executive7,010 MYR
Human Resources Generalist5,560 MYR
Human Resources Manager9,800 MYR
Human Resources Officer4,000 MYR
Human Resources Recruiter7,400 MYR
Human Resources Representative3,980 MYR
Human Resources Section Head6,460 MYR
Human Resources Services Manager9,010 MYR
Human Resources Shared Services Manager7,380 MYR
Human Resources Specialist5,510 MYR
Human Resources Superintendent3,700 MYR
Human Resources Systems Administrator5,440 MYR
Human Resources Technology Consultant6,240 MYR
Human Resources Training Executive7,280 MYR
Human Resources Transformation Consultant7,410 MYR
Human Resources Vice President10,600 MYR
Industrial Organizational Psychologist8,970 MYR
Job Evaluation Specialist7,070 MYR
Labor Relations Director8,430 MYR
Labor Relations Manager8,680 MYR
Labor Relations Specialist3,930 MYR
Learning and Development Manager8,730 MYR
Learning and Development Specialist6,300 MYR
Occupational Health and Safety Officer3,940 MYR
Organizational Development Consultant7,910 MYR
Organizational Development Manager9,000 MYR
Organizational Development Specialist4,690 MYR
Payroll Assistant3,470 MYR
Payroll Supervisor4,330 MYR
People Development Officer5,460 MYR
People Operations Analyst6,500 MYR
Personnel Officer2,940 MYR
Personnel Recruiter7,700 MYR
Records Clerk2,590 MYR
Records Manager4,360 MYR
Recruiter7,400 MYR
Recruiting Coordinator3,840 MYR
Recruiting Manager10,000 MYR
Recruitment Consultant7,010 MYR
Recruitment Officer3,840 MYR
Recruitment Supervisor6,060 MYR
Remote Collaboration Consultant5,660 MYR
Remote Work Compliance Manager7,360 MYR
Remote Work Coordinator5,050 MYR
Remote Work Manager6,940 MYR
Research Associate3,500 MYR
SAP Resource Manager7,580 MYR
Talent Acquisition Manager10,100 MYR
Talent Acquisition Specialist5,510 MYR
Talent Brand Manager8,470 MYR
Talent Management Officer4,510 MYR
Technical Recruiter4,650 MYR
Training Administrator3,900 MYR
Training and Development Manager8,820 MYR
Training and Development Section Head7,730 MYR
Training Executive8,530 MYR
Training Manager8,730 MYR
Training Officer3,710 MYR
Training Specialist5,380 MYR
Workforce Planning Analyst6,450 MYR


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Human Resources monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
6,020 MYR or more
10% of people earn
5,190 to 6,020 MYR
20% of people earn
3,360 MYR or less
65% of people earn
3,360 to 5,190 MYR
Minimum Salary
2,650 MYR
Median
5,910 MYR
Maximum
10,800 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 in Human Resources in Malaysia range from 2,650 MYR (starting average salary) to 10,800 MYR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Human Resources is 5,910 MYR, implying that half of the workforce in Malaysia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Human Resources in Malaysia earn less than 4,660 MYR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,920 MYR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Human Resources in Malaysia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,360 MYR to 5,190 MYR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,360 MYR mark, while 10% ranged from 5,190 MYR to 6,020 MYR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 6,020 MYR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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.

Generally speaking, employees in Human Resources in Malaysia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
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.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Human Resources in Malaysia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


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.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Human Resources / Malaysia

Salary comparison by gender Malaysia Human Resources monthly
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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? In the field of Human Resources in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
6,610 MYR
Female-6%
6,190 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Malaysia for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Malaysia
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Human Resources / Malaysia

How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia Human Resources
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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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia
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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 / Human Resources / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Human Resources
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46% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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.

Hourly Average Wage / Human Resources / Malaysia


37 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources in Malaysia is 37 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 in Human Resources in Malaysia is 15 MYR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Ampang5,770 MYR
Ipoh6,780 MYR
Johor Bahru6,390 MYR
Klang5,880 MYR
Kota Kinabalu6,300 MYR
Kuala Lumpur6,870 MYR
Kuching6,160 MYR
Petaling Jaya6,680 MYR
Shah Alam6,540 MYR
Subang Jaya6,000 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 in Human Resources in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,910 MYR and 6,920 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 jobs in Human Resources in Malaysia ranges from 2,650 MYR to 4,660 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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