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.
| Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| HR Exec (generalist) | RM2,800 – RM4,500 |
| HR Senior Exec (3-5 yrs) | RM4,500 – RM6,500 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist | RM5,500 – RM9,000 |
| C&B / L&D Specialist | RM6,500 – RM12,000 |
| HR Manager / HRBP | RM7,000 – 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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Your Salary Breakdown
Gross Salary
RM 5,000.00
Take Home Pay
RM 4,305.25
86.1% of gross salary
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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 / Sector | Median 2024 | Mean 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & quarrying | RM4,450 | RM5,904 |
| Financial & insurance/takaful | RM4,483 | RM4,625 |
| Information & communication | RM4,231 | RM5,288 |
| Real estate activities | RM4,698 | RM5,009 |
| Professional, scientific & technical | RM1,947 | RM2,431 |
| Transportation & storage | RM3,752 | RM4,741 |
| Education | RM3,677 | RM4,670 |
| Human health & social work | RM3,610 | RM4,501 |
| Services (overall) | RM2,894 | RM3,831 |
| Public administration & defence | RM2,643 | RM3,323 |
| Water, sewerage & waste management | RM2,576 | RM3,249 |
| Manufacturing | RM2,490 | RM3,278 |
| Wholesale & retail trade | RM2,490 | RM3,001 |
| Construction | RM2,051 | RM3,035 |
| Accommodation & F&B services | RM1,947 | RM2,648 |
| Electricity, gas & air conditioning | RM1,947 | RM2,737 |
| Administrative & support services | RM1,912 | RM2,540 |
| Agriculture | RM1,698 | RM2,409 |
Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey Report 2024. Sectors ranked by median. Mean values can be inflated by high-earner outliers.
Salary by State
| State / Territory | Mean Monthly Wage 2024 |
|---|---|
| W.P. Putrajaya | RM5,091 |
| W.P. Kuala Lumpur | RM4,782 |
| Selangor | RM4,052 |
| Pulau Pinang | RM3,934 |
| W.P. Labuan | RM3,812 |
| National average | RM3,652 |
Top 5 states by mean monthly salary. Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey 2024.