Malaysia Wages: Minimum and Average
Malaysia Wages Data
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wages | 1100 MYR/Month | 2019 |
| Wages | 2933 MYR/Month | 632.89 USD/Month | 2020 |
| Wages in Manufacturing | 3391 MYR/Month | 731.718 USD/Month | May/22 |
Latest data on Minimum Wages (MYR/Month)
What is minimum wage in Malaysia?
- Minimum Wages in Malaysia increased to 1100 MYR/Month in 2019. The maximum rate of minimum wage for employees was MYR/Month and minimum was MYR/Month.
- Data published Yearly by .
Historical Data (MYR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1100 | 2019 | 16.01.2019 |
| 1000 | 2018 | 18.04.2018 |
| 1000 | 2017 | 03.10.2017 |
| 1000 | 2016 | 11.08.2017 |
| 1000 | 2016 | 01.07.2016 |
| 900 | 2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| 900 | 2014 | 31.12.2014 |
| 900 | 2013 | 31.12.2013 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (MYR/Month)
Minimum Wages in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najib Razak | 03.04.2009 - 10.05.2018 | 900.0000 | 1000.0000 | 1000.0000 | 900.0000 | 11.11% |
Latest data on Wages (MYR/Month)
What is average wage in Malaysia?
- Average Wages in Malaysia decreased to 2933 MYR/Month (632.89 USD/Month) in 2020. The maximum rate of average wage for employees was 3224 MYR/Month and minimum was 1814 MYR/Month.
- Data published Yearly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (MYR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 2933 | 2020 | 20.07.2021 |
| 3224 | 2019 | 07.10.2020 |
| 3087 | 2018 | 20.01.2020 |
| 2880 | 2017 | 19.06.2018 |
| 2463 | 2016 | 11.08.2017 |
| 2312 | 2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| 2231 | 2014 | 31.12.2014 |
| 2052 | 2013 | 31.12.2013 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (MYR/Month)
Wages in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najib Razak | 03.04.2009 - 10.05.2018 | 1816.0000 | 2463.0000 | 2463.0000 | 1814.0000 | 35.63% |
Latest data on Wages in Manufacturing (MYR/Month)
How much is average wage in manufacturing in Malaysia?
- Average wages in manufacturing sector in Malaysia increased to 3391 MYR/Month (731.718 USD/Month). The maximum level was 3998 MYR/Month and minimum was 2391 MYR/Month.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (MYR/Month) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 3391 | May/22 | 17.08.2022 |
| 3429 | Feb/22 | 15.04.2022 |
| 3459 | Jan/22 | 01.04.2022 |
| 3594 | Dec/21 | 22.02.2022 |
| 3266 | Aug/21 | 18.01.2022 |
| 3255 | Jul/21 | 04.10.2021 |
| 3316 | May/21 | 20.07.2021 |
| 3304 | Apr/21 | 18.06.2021 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (MYR/Month)
Wages in Manufacturing in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Other labor indicators in Malaysia
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Retirement Age Men | 2022 | 60 | 60 |
| Unemployment Rate | Jul/22 | 3.7 % | 3.8 |
| Job Vacancies | 2Q/22 | 1432.799 K | 1333.677 |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | Jul/22 | 69.6 % | 69.5 |
| Living Wage Individual | 2018 | 268.356 USD/Month | 273.023 |
Wages in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Bangladesh | 2017 | 141.581 USD/Month | 137.726 |
| Kyrgyzstan | Jul/22 | 338.649 USD/Month | 362.146 |
| Mongolia | 4Q/21 | 505.031 USD/Month | 468.857 |
| Tajikistan | Jun/22 | 195.016 USD/Month | 168.836 |
| China | 2021 | 1251.002 USD/Month | 1140.254 |
| Georgia | 2Q/22 | 552.33 USD/Month | 518.638 |
| India | 2014 | 115.31 USD/Month | 108.53 |
| Israel | Jun/22 | 3423.217 USD/Month | 3424.629 |
| South Korea | 2Q/22 | 2777.423 USD/Month | 3184.907 |
| Taiwan | Jul/22 | 1843.985 USD/Month | 1669.809 |
| Vietnam | 2Q/22 | 314.186 USD/Month | 268.105 |
| Armenia | Jul/22 | 596.906 USD/Month | 585.856 |
| Hong Kong | 2Q/22 | 2206.437 USD/Month | 2184.271 |
| Japan | Jul/22 | 3047.639 USD/Month | 3894.393 |
| Kazakhstan | Aug/22 | 682.377 USD/Month | 666.757 |
| Macau | 4Q/21 | 1946.423 USD/Month | 1996.332 |
| Malaysia | 2020 | 632.89 USD/Month | 695.682 |
| Philippines | 2016 | 200.58 USD/Month | 189.61 |
| Singapore | 2Q/22 | 4097.12 USD/Month | 4653.493 |
| Thailand | 2Q/22 | 410.468 USD/Month | 177.323 |
| Azerbaijan | Jul/22 | 488.824 USD/Month | 486.471 |
| Bahrain | 3Q/21 | 2074.722 USD/Month | 2082.671 |
| Uzbekistan | 2021 | 291.595 USD/Month | 242.437 |
| Mauritius | 2021 | 739.797 USD/Month | 734.781 |
