General Management and Executive Leadership salaries in Malaysia
The median executive General Management and Executive Leadership salary in Malaysia is MYR 630,000 per year, with the market band from MYR 540,000 to MYR 870,000 (michaelpage.com.my, 2026-08-31).
By seniority
executive (Medium quality data)
- P25
- MYR 540,000
- Median
- MYR 630,000
- P75
- MYR 870,000
- per month
- MYR 52,500
About MYR 52,500 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026 (n=9): General Manager MYR472k to CEO MYR1,050k annual (annual/12). Cross-checks: Reeracoen C-suite RM470k-720k/yr matches p25-p75 core; Eternity GM RM15k-35k/mo reflects the SME end.
Sources for these numbers
- https://www.michaelpage.com.my/salary-benchmark-tool?discipline=Executive§or=Executive
- https://www.michaelpage.com.my/salary-benchmark-tool?discipline=Engineering%20%26%20Manufacturing§or=Electrical%20%26%20Electronics
- https://www.reeracoen.com.my/en/articles/top-10-high-paying-jobs-in-malaysia-2025
These are market medians. Your own quote also depends on your current pay, your walk-away floor, and the package you need. Get your personal quote.