Estimate your fresh graduate salary by degree, CGPA, location and university
Estimated Monthly Gross Salary
RM 4,025 – RM 6,900
Midpoint: RM 5,463/month
| Gross salary (midpoint) | RM 5,463 |
| EPF employee (11%) | -RM 601 |
| SOCSO + EIS | -RM 38 |
| PCB tax (estimated) | -RM 129 |
| Take-home pay | RM 4,695 |
| PTPTN repayment (est.) | -RM 275 |
| After PTPTN | RM 4,420 |
2026
RM5,463
2027
RM5,900
2028
RM6,372
2029
RM6,882
2030
RM7,432
2031
RM8,027
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📊 Finance with data analytics: RM4,000–6,000
💻 Any degree + AI/ML: +RM1,000–2,000/month
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| Monthly | 10 yrs | 20 yrs | 30 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM300/mo | RM55k | RM177k | RM449k |
| RM500/mo | RM91k | RM297k | RM749k |
| RM670/mo | RM122k | RM397k | RM1.0M |
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| Degree Field | Salary Range | KV Average | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science / IT | RM3,500–6,000 | RM4,500 | 🔥 Very High |
| Medicine (Houseman) | RM5,000–8,000 | RM6,500 | High |
| Electrical Engineering | RM3,200–5,000 | RM4,000 | High |
| Pharmacy | RM3,500–5,000 | RM4,000 | High |
| Accounting/Finance | RM2,800–4,500 | RM3,500 | High |
| Mechanical/Civil Eng. | RM3,000–4,500 | RM3,600 | Medium |
| Law | RM2,500–4,500 | RM3,200 | Medium |
| Business/Management | RM2,500–3,800 | RM3,000 | Medium |
| Architecture | RM2,800–4,000 | RM3,300 | Medium |
| Education/Teaching | RM2,500–3,500 | RM2,900 | Stable |
| Science (Bio/Chem) | RM2,500–3,500 | RM2,800 | Low-Medium |
| Arts/Humanities | RM2,200–3,200 | RM2,600 | Low |
| Mass Comm/Media | RM2,200–3,200 | RM2,600 | Low-Medium |
* Ranges based on 2026 market data for fresh graduates with CGPA 3.0-3.5 in Klang Valley. Actual salaries may vary by company and individual.
The #1 factor. STEM and professional degrees (IT, Engineering, Medicine) command 30-80% more than arts/humanities.
First Class (≥3.67): +15%. Dean's List (≥3.50): +10%. Below 3.0: -5%. Most impactful for first job — less relevant after 2-3 years.
KL/Selangor pays 10-15% more due to higher cost of living. East Malaysia pays 5% less but living costs are lower.
Research Universities (UM, UTM, UPM, UKM, USM) graduates get 5-10% premium from brand recognition.
MNCs and Big 4 pay 15-30% more than SMEs. Tech startups may offer equity. Government follows fixed scales.
Python, SQL, cloud certs, CPA — additional skills can add RM500-2,000 to starting salary regardless of degree.
| Gross | EPF (11%) | Tax | Take-Home | After PTPTN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM2,500 | RM275 | ~RM0 | ~RM2,200 | ~RM1,925 |
| RM3,500 | RM385 | ~RM0 | ~RM3,090 | ~RM2,815 |
| RM4,500 | RM495 | ~RM10 | ~RM3,960 | ~RM3,685 |
| RM6,000 | RM660 | ~RM50 | ~RM5,250 | ~RM4,975 |
* PTPTN assumes RM275/month (RM30K loan, Ujrah 1%, 10 years). Actual amount depends on your loan size.
Kalkulator percuma untuk menganggar gaji permulaan graduan baharu di Malaysia berdasarkan bidang pengajian, CGPA, lokasi kerja dan universiti.