Malaysia’s Median Formal-Sector Wage Rises 4.8% to RM3,000

On 27 October, Malaysia’s Department of Statistics reported that the median monthly wage for formal-sector employees reached RM3,000 in June 2026, an increase of 4.8% compared with June 2025. The number of formal-sector employees rose 3.3% year on year to 7.20 million, while Kuala Lumpur recorded a median monthly wage of RM4,245. Employers, recruitment firms and HR consultants can use the figures to assess salary benchmarks, workforce costs and skills demand. HPC can support workforce dashboards, payroll analytics and HR data systems; contact HPC for a quotation based on your confirmed requirements.

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