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HR Manager Salary Malaysia 2026

Median: RM2,643/month · Mean: RM3,323/month (Public Admin & Support sector, DOSM 2024). HR pay varies by specialisation.

HR Exec

RM2.8k–4.5k

Fresh grad, generalist

HR Manager

RM7k–12k

5-8 yrs, team lead

HR Director / Head

RM15k–30k+

MNC regional, CHRO track

Salary by HR Function

HR pay varies by specialisation. Compensation & Benefits and HR Analytics pay highest (technical + measurable). HRBP (business partner) has biggest career ceiling. Generalist HR roles have lower pay ceiling unless moving into specialist or leadership.

LevelMonthly Range
HR Exec (generalist)RM2,800 – RM4,500
HR Senior Exec (3-5 yrs)RM4,500 – RM6,500
Talent Acquisition SpecialistRM5,500 – RM9,000
C&B / L&D SpecialistRM6,500 – RM12,000
HR Manager / HRBPRM7,000 – RM13,000
HR Director / Head (10+ yrs)RM15,000 – RM30,000+

Your Take-Home Pay After EPF/Tax

HR roles include variable pay tied to talent metrics (retention, hiring, comp reviews). Calculate base take-home below.

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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
  • Modal 100% terjamin kerajaan — tiada risiko kehilangan
  • 📈Dividen ~5.75%/tahun — lebih tinggi daripada FD kebanyakan bank
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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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This Sector vs Others

HR jobs concentrate in KL-Selangor (MNC HQ, shared services). Cyberjaya has large HR SSCs (Accenture, Deloitte, TCS). Penang has MNC manufacturing HRBP roles. Regional HR roles (ASEAN) headquartered KL pay premium.

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

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

HR manager salary Malaysia 2026?
HR Exec: RM2,800-4,500. Senior Exec: RM4,500-6,500. Specialist (C&B, L&D, TA): RM5,500-12,000. HR Manager/HRBP: RM7,000-13,000. HR Director/Head: RM15,000-30,000+. MNC regional/ASEAN roles at director level can exceed RM35,000/month.
Highest-paying HR specialisation in Malaysia?
C&B (Compensation & Benefits) and HR Analytics lead at senior levels because they're quantitative + measurable. HRBP has biggest career ceiling (path to CHRO). Tech recruiting (headhunting for SE/Data Scientist) can earn RM10,000-18,000 with commission for strong performers.
Is HR a good career in Malaysia?
Steady but ceiling lower than Finance/Tech/Legal at senior levels. Pros: people-centric, cross-industry portability, hybrid work common. Cons: lower pay ceiling (non-HRBP), often seen as cost centre. Best path: start generalist → specialise in C&B or HRBP → move to MNC regional role.
HRBP vs HR Generalist career path?
HRBP (Business Partner) is strategic, partners with business leaders — RM7,000-13,000 and path to HR Director. Generalist handles operations (payroll, leave, policy) — caps ~RM8,000-10,000. HRBP requires 5+ years generalist foundation + business acumen + stakeholder skills.
Take-home for RM7,500 HR manager salary?
RM7,500 gross: EPF RM825, SOCSO RM24, EIS RM8, PCB ~RM280 = ~RM6,363 take-home. Annual bonus 1.5-3 months standard at MNCs.

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