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Accountant Salary Malaysia 2026

Median: RM4,483/month · Mean: RM4,625/month (Financial & Insurance sector, DOSM 2024). Fresh grads start RM2,800–4,000; ACCA-qualified seniors earn RM8,000–14,000+.

Fresh Graduate

RM2.8k–4k

Big 4 vs mid-tier

ACCA Qualified (3–5 yrs)

RM5.5k–8.5k

Biggest pay jump

Manager+ (5+ yrs)

RM8k–25k+

FM / CFO track

Salary by Experience & Qualification

The ACCA/CPA qualification is the single biggest pay lever for accountants in Malaysia. Pre-qualification plateau hits around RM5,500; post-qualification ceilings jump 50–80%.

LevelMonthly Range
Fresh Graduate / Audit AssociateRM2,800 – RM4,000
Semi-Senior (1–3 yrs)RM3,800 – RM5,500
ACCA/CPA Qualified (3–5 yrs)RM5,500 – RM8,500
Senior / Manager (5–8 yrs)RM8,000 – RM14,000
Senior Manager / Director (8+ yrs)RM14,000 – RM25,000
CFO / PartnerRM20,000 – RM50,000+

Your Take-Home Pay After EPF/Tax

Accountants earn well but EPF + PCB tax eat into the headline number. Use the calculator to see exactly what lands in your bank.

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Monthly salary calculator — see your after-tax take-home pay, daily rate & hourly rate after EPF, SOCSO, EIS & PCB deductions

RM 1,500RM 50,000

Employer contributes 12% (RM 600.00)

month(s)
No bonus6 months

Note: PCB is estimated based on annual income. Actual tax may vary based on reliefs, rebates, and other factors.

Your Salary Breakdown

Gross Salary

RM 5,000.00

EPF (11%)- RM 550.00
SOCSO- RM 25.00
EIS- RM 10.00
PCB (Tax)- RM 110.00
Total Deductions- RM 695.00

After-Tax Take-Home Pay

RM 4,305.00

86.1% of gross salary · RM 195.68/day · RM 24.46/hour

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Employer Also Contributes:

EPF (12%)RM 600.00
SOCSORM 87.50
EISRM 10.00
TotalRM 697.50

Daily Rate (net)

RM 195.68

Gross: RM 227.27

Hourly Rate (net)

RM 24.46

Gross: RM 28.41

Based on 22 working days/month, 8 hours/day.

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CabutanHadiah Utama
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Dan jangan lupa — simpanan anda membesar:

Simpan/bln10 thn20 thn30 thn
RM500RM80kRM224kRM479k
RM1,000RM161kRM449kRM959k
RM1,044RM168kRM469kRM1.0M
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myASNBDividen ~5.75% · Jamin Kerajaan

🏆 Kempen Pandu Impianmu 2.0

Labur RM500 — Peluang Menang BMW 320i M Sport

Setiap RM500 dilaburkan = 1 tiket cabutan. Labur via app myASNB = 2× tiket. Guna kod GENLABUR semasa melabur.

CabutanHadiah Utama
Draw 1 (kini–Sep 2026)Proton e.Mas 7 PHEV + 3x Bezza 1.3X
Grand Draw (kini–Mac 2027)BMW 320i M Sport + 3x Bezza 1.3X

Dan jangan lupa — simpanan anda membesar:

Simpan/bln10 thn20 thn30 thn
RM500RM80kRM224kRM479k
RM1,000RM161kRM449kRM959k
RM1,044RM168kRM469kRM1.0M
  • Modal 100% terjamin kerajaan — tiada risiko kehilangan
  • 📈Dividen ~5.75%/tahun — lebih tinggi daripada FD kebanyakan bank
  • 🎁RM10 bonus terus masuk bila melabur RM100 pertama (kod ZP3HXD)

Kod rujukan ZP3HXD disalin automatik apabila klik — taip semasa daftar untuk RM10. Guna kod kempen GENLABUR semasa melabur untuk 2× tiket.

*Unjuran berdasarkan dividen ~5.75% p.a. Dividen tidak dijamin tetapi konsisten sejak 2012. Kempen Pandu Impianmu 2.0 hingga Mac 2027.

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Finance vs Other Sectors

Financial & insurance sits #2 by median. The sector pays a premium but has strict compliance hours, especially during audit season.

Industry / SectorMedian 2024Mean 2024
Mining & quarryingRM4,450RM5,904
Financial & insurance/takafulRM4,483RM4,625
Information & communicationRM4,231RM5,288
Real estate activitiesRM4,698RM5,009
Professional, scientific & technicalRM1,947RM2,431
Transportation & storageRM3,752RM4,741
EducationRM3,677RM4,670
Human health & social workRM3,610RM4,501
Services (overall)RM2,894RM3,831
Public administration & defenceRM2,643RM3,323
Water, sewerage & waste managementRM2,576RM3,249
ManufacturingRM2,490RM3,278
Wholesale & retail tradeRM2,490RM3,001
ConstructionRM2,051RM3,035
Accommodation & F&B servicesRM1,947RM2,648
Electricity, gas & air conditioningRM1,947RM2,737
Administrative & support servicesRM1,912RM2,540
AgricultureRM1,698RM2,409

Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey Report 2024. Sectors ranked by median. Mean values can be inflated by high-earner outliers.

Salary by State

Finance jobs cluster heavily in KL and Selangor (Cyberjaya hosts Big 4 SSCs). Penang has strong commercial finance via MNC manufacturing.

State / TerritoryMean Monthly Wage 2024
W.P. PutrajayaRM5,091
W.P. Kuala LumpurRM4,782
SelangorRM4,052
Pulau PinangRM3,934
W.P. LabuanRM3,812
National averageRM3,652

Top 5 states by mean monthly salary. Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average accountant salary in Malaysia in 2026?
Based on DOSM 2024, the Financial & Insurance/Takaful sector median is RM4,483/month and mean RM4,625/month. For accountants specifically: fresh grads RM2,800–4,000, ACCA-qualified RM5,500–8,500, Finance Managers RM8,000–14,000, and CFOs/Partners can earn RM20,000–50,000+.
Is ACCA worth it in Malaysia for salary growth?
Yes — ACCA qualification typically triggers a RM1,500–3,000/month pay jump and opens doors to manager track. Cost is RM15,000–25,000 and takes 3–5 years part-time. ROI breaks even within 12–18 months post-qualification. MICPA, CPA Australia, and ICAEW also recognised.
Big 4 vs commercial accountant salary Malaysia?
Big 4 (KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte) pays higher starting salary (RM3,400–3,800 vs RM2,800 mid-tier) but commercial (in-house finance) offers better work-life balance and faster long-term growth. Many accountants do 2–4 years Big 4 then move to commercial FC/FM roles for 30–50% pay jump + 9–5 hours.
How to increase accountant salary fast in Malaysia?
Three moves: (1) Complete ACCA/CPA within 5 years — chartered status compounds all future pay; (2) Move to commercial after Big 4 senior rank for 30–50% jump; (3) Specialise in scarce areas (transfer pricing, forensic, ESG reporting, SAP S/4HANA implementation). Data/Excel-to-Python skills also command premium in 2025–2026.
What is the take-home pay for RM5,500 accountant salary?
At RM5,500/month gross: EPF RM605 (11%), SOCSO ~RM24, EIS ~RM8, PCB tax ~RM125 = take-home ~RM4,738/month. Use the calculator below for your exact figure based on marital status and tax reliefs.

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