National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Malaysia
MYR 1,500 per month
Effective 2022-05-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- MYR 8.65
- Daily
- MYR 69.23
- Weekly
- MYR 346
- Monthly
- MYR 1,500
- Annual
- MYR 18,000
Roughly $340 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- MYR 8.65
- Weekly (40h)
- MYR 346
- Monthly
- MYR 1,500
- Annual
- MYR 18,000
Approximately $340 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Malaysia: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Malaysia?
- The minimum wage in Malaysia is MYR 1,500 per month, effective 2022-05-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Malaysia minimum wage works out to about MYR 18,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.