Malaysia’s Median Formal-Sector Wage Rises to RM3,000

On 27 October, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported that the median monthly wage of Malaysian formal-sector employees increased by 4.8% year on year to RM3,000 in June 2026. The number of formal employees reached 7.20 million, representing 3.3% growth compared with June 2025. Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest state-level median monthly wage at RM4,245. Employers, recruitment agencies and training providers can use these figures to assess salary benchmarks, workforce costs and skills requirements. HPC can support workforce analytics, HR data systems and performance reporting; contact HPC for a quotation based on your requirements.