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Factory and Manufacturing Average Salaries in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working in Factory and Manufacturing make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
4,600 MYR
( 55,200 MYR yearly)

LOW
1,670
MYR
AVERAGE
4,600
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 in Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia typically earns around 4,600 MYR. Salaries range from 1,670 MYR (lowest average) to 11,300 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 Factory and Manufacturing 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
Factory and Manufacturing
3D Printing Technician4,020 MYR
Additive Manufacturing Engineer5,560 MYR
Assembly Foreman1,890 MYR
Assembly Line Worker1,850 MYR
Assembly Supervisor2,660 MYR
Assistance Maintenance Manager6,460 MYR
Assistant Shipping Manager6,000 MYR
Automation Process Analyst4,260 MYR
Chemical Equipment Controller4,520 MYR
Chemical Technican Apprentice3,650 MYR
CNC Machinist4,330 MYR
CNC Operator3,840 MYR
CNC Programmer4,410 MYR
Colour Technologist2,350 MYR
Contracts Manager7,720 MYR
Data Collection Coordinator3,220 MYR
Demand Planner2,780 MYR
Derrick Operator1,940 MYR
Digital Twin Engineer5,670 MYR
Director of Manufacturing11,100 MYR
Dock Worker1,730 MYR
Drying Technician1,850 MYR
Equipment Operator1,670 MYR
Export Sales Coordinator5,890 MYR
Factory Superintendent2,810 MYR
Factory Worker1,960 MYR
Failure Analysis Technician2,930 MYR
Fiberglass Laminator1,950 MYR
Food Technologist3,540 MYR
Forklift Driver1,900 MYR
Forklift Operator1,880 MYR
Forming Machine Operator2,080 MYR
Furnace Operator1,920 MYR
Gas Appliance Repairer1,960 MYR
General Warehouse Associate3,250 MYR
Green Product Designer5,300 MYR
Heavy Equipment Operator2,400 MYR
HSE Manager7,600 MYR
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist6,220 MYR
Industrial Engineer5,980 MYR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic3,910 MYR
Industrial Production Manager10,400 MYR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer5,840 MYR
Intake Operator2,330 MYR
Key Account Manager9,000 MYR
Lean Manufacturing Specialist5,820 MYR
Lift Truck Operator1,820 MYR
Loading Supervisor3,220 MYR
Logistic Coordinator4,660 MYR
Logistics Clerk2,230 MYR
Machine Operator1,890 MYR
Machinist1,900 MYR
Maintenance Manager6,980 MYR
Maintenance Store Clerk2,000 MYR
Manufacturing Engineer5,960 MYR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager9,360 MYR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist6,950 MYR
Manufacturing Manager10,700 MYR
Manufacturing Operative3,040 MYR
Manufacturing Production Technician2,300 MYR
Manufacturing Supervisor5,300 MYR
Manufacturing Technician2,130 MYR
Materials Manager8,530 MYR
Materials Supervisor5,140 MYR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer6,160 MYR
Mechanical Foreman1,920 MYR
Merchandise Planner3,330 MYR
Metrology Engineer5,810 MYR
Operations Engineer5,670 MYR
Operations Manager9,490 MYR
Order Management Coordinator4,610 MYR
Order Processing Manager7,580 MYR
Order Selector2,320 MYR
Package Handler1,750 MYR
Packaging Manager6,450 MYR
Packer1,900 MYR
Packing Deputy Supervisor4,770 MYR
Planning Manager8,770 MYR
Plant Manager9,800 MYR
Precision Instrument Repairer2,790 MYR
Predictive Maintenance Analyst5,900 MYR
Process Technician2,420 MYR
Product Manager9,310 MYR
Production Analyst7,890 MYR
Production Director11,200 MYR
Production Engineer6,150 MYR
Production Engineering Supervisor9,270 MYR
Production Inspector6,310 MYR
Production Laborer1,700 MYR
Production Manager10,600 MYR
Production Operator2,550 MYR
Production Scheduler4,780 MYR
Production Supervisor6,240 MYR
Production Technician2,520 MYR
Production Worker2,330 MYR
Quality Control Analyst7,720 MYR
Quality Control Inspector5,990 MYR
Quality Control Manager8,870 MYR
Service Technician2,300 MYR
SHEQ Officer2,850 MYR
Shipping Manager9,380 MYR
Small Engine Mechanic3,190 MYR
Smart Factory Consultant7,390 MYR
Spray Painter1,980 MYR
Sterile Processing Technician2,090 MYR
Structural Welder1,720 MYR
Supply Chain Operative5,360 MYR
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist7,570 MYR
Technical Operator2,450 MYR
Technology Development Manager10,600 MYR
Testing Technician4,210 MYR
Toolmaker3,060 MYR
Warehouse Forklift Operator1,970 MYR
Warehouse Operative1,990 MYR
Warehouse Worker2,050 MYR
Warranty Handler3,470 MYR
Welder1,800 MYR
Workshop Manager6,600 MYR


Factory and Manufacturing Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Factory and Manufacturing monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
5,560 MYR or more
10% of people earn
4,590 to 5,560 MYR
20% of people earn
2,460 MYR or less
65% of people earn
2,460 to 4,590 MYR
Minimum Salary
1,670 MYR
Median
4,200 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 in Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia range from 1,670 MYR (starting average salary) to 11,300 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 Factory and Manufacturing is 4,200 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia earn less than 3,220 MYR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 5,320 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,460 MYR to 4,590 MYR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,460 MYR mark, while 10% ranged from 4,590 MYR to 5,560 MYR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 5,560 MYR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Factory and Manufacturing 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?

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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 Factory and Manufacturing 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Malaysia

Salary comparison by gender Malaysia Factory and Manufacturing 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
4,750 MYR
Female-8%
4,380 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Malaysia

How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for individuals working in Factory and Manufacturing? How often do employees get salary raises?

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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia Factory and Manufacturing
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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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Factory and Manufacturing
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72% of surveyed staff in Factory and Manufacturing reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 28% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Malaysia


27 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia is 27 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia is 10 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
Ampang4,180 MYR
Ipoh4,910 MYR
Johor Bahru4,630 MYR
Klang4,260 MYR
Kota Kinabalu4,560 MYR
Kuala Lumpur4,980 MYR
Kuching4,460 MYR
Petaling Jaya4,840 MYR
Shah Alam4,740 MYR
Subang Jaya4,350 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 4,200 MYR and 5,320 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Malaysia ranges from 1,670 MYR to 3,220 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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