Business · Malaysia Bureau
Malaysian wages grow 4.1% to RM3,803 monthly in 2025
Average monthly salaries and wages across Malaysia have risen to RM3,803 this year, marking a 4.1% increase from the previous year's RM3,652, according to latest government data.
LSN Malaysia ·
Malaysia's labour market showed continued wage growth in 2025, with the Department of Statistics releasing its annual Salary and Wage Survey Report indicating a steady upward trajectory in worker compensation across the nation.
The rise to RM3,803 in average monthly earnings represents the year-on-year increase of RM151, reflecting wage adjustments across various economic sectors. The data provides a comprehensive snapshot of compensation trends affecting millions of Malaysian workers in both urban and rural employment settings.
The 4.1% growth rate underscores ongoing adjustments in the employment market as businesses navigate inflationary pressures and labour demand. The findings come amid continued focus on cost-of-living concerns and wage competitiveness in Southeast Asia's third-largest economy.
The Department of Statistics' annual survey tracks compensation patterns across diverse industries and employment categories, providing critical indicators for policymakers, economists and business leaders assessing Malaysia's economic health and labour market conditions.