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Food Technologist Average Salary in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working as Food Technologist make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
3,540 MYR
( 42,400 MYR yearly)

LOW
1,730
MYR
AVERAGE
3,540
MYR
HIGH
5,520
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 Food Technologist in Malaysia typically earns around 3,540 MYR. Salaries range from 1,730 MYR (lowest) to 5,520 MYR (highest).


Salary Variance

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



Food Technologist Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Food Technologist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,280 MYR or more
10% of people earn
2,900 to 3,280 MYR
20% of people earn
2,060 MYR or less
65% of people earn
2,060 to 2,900 MYR
Minimum Salary
1,730 MYR
Median
3,300 MYR
Maximum
5,520 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 Food Technologist in Malaysia range from 1,730 MYR (starting salary) to 5,520 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 3,300 MYR, half of the professionals who work as Food Technologist 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 Food Technologist in Malaysia earn less than 2,700 MYR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 3,770 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 Food Technologist in Malaysia compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 2,060 MYR to 2,900 MYR. About 20% of salaries are below the 2,060 MYR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 2,900 MYR to 3,280 MYR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 3,280 MYR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Food Technologist / Malaysia

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
2,060 MYR
2 - 5 Years+29%
2,640 MYR
5 - 10 Years+38%
3,640 MYR
10 - 15 Years+24%
4,510 MYR
15 - 20 Years+7%
4,840 MYR
20+ Years+7%
5,160 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Malaysia Food Technologist
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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 Food Technologist 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 2,060 MYR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 2,640 MYR, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 3,640 MYR, 38% 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 4,510 MYR, 24% 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 4,840 MYR, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 5,160 MYR, 7% 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 / Food Technologist / Malaysia

How do education levels affect salaries?

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

Bachelor's Degree
2,570 MYR
Master's Degree+60%
4,120 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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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 Food Technologist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 2,570 MYR.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 4,120 MYR, 60% 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

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food Technologist / 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 Food Technologist in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
3,650 MYR
Female-8%
3,370 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 / Food Technologist / Malaysia

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

Individuals working as Food Technologist in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia Food Technologist
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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 / Food Technologist / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Food Technologist
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46% of surveyed staff 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.

Average Hourly Wage / Food Technologist / Malaysia


20 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Food Technologist in Malaysia is 20 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 Food Technologist 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 with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Factory and Manufacturing-100%
3D Printing Technician4,020 MYR+14%
Additive Manufacturing Engineer5,560 MYR+57%
Assembly Foreman1,890 MYR-47%
Assembly Line Worker1,850 MYR-48%
Assembly Supervisor2,660 MYR-25%
Assistance Maintenance Manager6,460 MYR+83%
Assistant Shipping Manager6,000 MYR+70%
Automation Process Analyst4,260 MYR+20%
Chemical Equipment Controller4,520 MYR+28%
Chemical Technican Apprentice3,650 MYR+3%
CNC Machinist4,330 MYR+22%
CNC Operator3,840 MYR+9%
CNC Programmer4,410 MYR+25%
Colour Technologist2,350 MYR-34%
Contracts Manager7,720 MYR+120%
Data Collection Coordinator3,220 MYR-9%
Demand Planner2,780 MYR-21%
Derrick Operator1,940 MYR-45%
Digital Twin Engineer5,670 MYR+60%
Director of Manufacturing11,100 MYR+210%
Dock Worker1,730 MYR-51%
Drying Technician1,850 MYR-48%
Equipment Operator1,670 MYR-53%
Export Sales Coordinator5,890 MYR+67%
Factory Superintendent2,810 MYR-21%
Factory Worker1,960 MYR-45%
Failure Analysis Technician2,930 MYR-17%
Fiberglass Laminator1,950 MYR-45%
Food Technologist3,540 MYR+0%
Forklift Driver1,900 MYR-46%
Forklift Operator1,880 MYR-47%
Forming Machine Operator2,080 MYR-41%
Furnace Operator1,920 MYR-46%
Gas Appliance Repairer1,960 MYR-45%
General Warehouse Associate3,250 MYR-8%
Green Product Designer5,300 MYR+50%
Heavy Equipment Operator2,400 MYR-32%
HSE Manager7,600 MYR+110%
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist6,220 MYR+76%
Industrial Engineer5,980 MYR+69%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic3,910 MYR+11%
Industrial Production Manager10,400 MYR+190%
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer5,840 MYR+65%
Intake Operator2,330 MYR-34%
Key Account Manager9,000 MYR+150%
Lean Manufacturing Specialist5,820 MYR+65%
Lift Truck Operator1,820 MYR-49%
Loading Supervisor3,220 MYR-9%
Logistic Coordinator4,660 MYR+32%
Logistics Clerk2,230 MYR-37%
Machine Operator1,890 MYR-47%
Machinist1,900 MYR-46%
Maintenance Manager6,980 MYR+97%
Maintenance Store Clerk2,000 MYR-43%
Manufacturing Engineer5,960 MYR+69%
Manufacturing Engineering Manager9,360 MYR+160%
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist6,950 MYR+97%
Manufacturing Manager10,700 MYR+200%
Manufacturing Operative3,040 MYR-14%
Manufacturing Production Technician2,300 MYR-35%
Manufacturing Supervisor5,300 MYR+50%
Manufacturing Technician2,130 MYR-40%
Materials Manager8,530 MYR+140%
Materials Supervisor5,140 MYR+45%
Mechanical Fitter Engineer6,160 MYR+74%
Mechanical Foreman1,920 MYR-46%
Merchandise Planner3,330 MYR-6%
Metrology Engineer5,810 MYR+64%
Operations Engineer5,670 MYR+60%
Operations Manager9,490 MYR+170%
Order Management Coordinator4,610 MYR+30%
Order Processing Manager7,580 MYR+110%
Order Selector2,320 MYR-34%
Package Handler1,750 MYR-51%
Packaging Manager6,450 MYR+82%
Packer1,900 MYR-46%
Packing Deputy Supervisor4,770 MYR+35%
Planning Manager8,770 MYR+150%
Plant Manager9,800 MYR+180%
Precision Instrument Repairer2,790 MYR-21%
Predictive Maintenance Analyst5,900 MYR+67%
Process Technician2,420 MYR-32%
Product Manager9,310 MYR+160%
Production Analyst7,890 MYR+120%
Production Director11,200 MYR+220%
Production Engineer6,150 MYR+74%
Production Engineering Supervisor9,270 MYR+160%
Production Inspector6,310 MYR+78%
Production Laborer1,700 MYR-52%
Production Manager10,600 MYR+200%
Production Operator2,550 MYR-28%
Production Scheduler4,780 MYR+35%
Production Supervisor6,240 MYR+76%
Production Technician2,520 MYR-29%
Production Worker2,330 MYR-34%
Quality Control Analyst7,720 MYR+120%
Quality Control Inspector5,990 MYR+69%
Quality Control Manager8,870 MYR+150%
Service Technician2,300 MYR-35%
SHEQ Officer2,850 MYR-19%
Shipping Manager9,380 MYR+170%
Small Engine Mechanic3,190 MYR-10%
Smart Factory Consultant7,390 MYR+110%
Spray Painter1,980 MYR-44%
Sterile Processing Technician2,090 MYR-41%
Structural Welder1,720 MYR-51%
Supply Chain Operative5,360 MYR+52%
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist7,570 MYR+110%
Technical Operator2,450 MYR-31%
Technology Development Manager10,600 MYR+200%
Testing Technician4,210 MYR+19%
Toolmaker3,060 MYR-13%
Warehouse Forklift Operator1,970 MYR-44%
Warehouse Operative1,990 MYR-44%
Warehouse Worker2,050 MYR-42%
Warranty Handler3,470 MYR-2%
Welder1,800 MYR-49%
Workshop Manager6,600 MYR+87%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Johor Bahru3,480 MYR
Kuala Lumpur3,720 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 Food Technologist in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,300 MYR and 3,770 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 Food Technologist in Malaysia ranges from 1,730 MYR to 2,700 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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