HR and People salaries in Malaysia
The median senior HR and People salary in Malaysia is MYR 60,000 per year, with the market band from MYR 60,000 to MYR 94,800 (michaelpage.com.my, 2026-08-31).
By seniority
executive (Low quality data)
- P25
- MYR 259,800
- Median
- MYR 259,800
- P75
- MYR 340,200
- per month
- MYR 21,650
About MYR 21,650 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026 (n=5): Head of TA/L&D/IR all MYR260k; HR Director MYR340k; Head of C&B MYR340k (annual/12).
lead (Low quality data)
- P25
- MYR 190,200
- Median
- MYR 220,200
- P75
- MYR 250,200
- per month
- MYR 18,350
About MYR 18,350 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026 (n=7): HRBP MYR126k to Regional C&B Manager MYR260k (annual/12).
senior (Low quality data)
- P25
- MYR 60,000
- Median
- MYR 60,000
- P75
- MYR 94,800
- per month
- MYR 5,000
About MYR 5,000 per month at the median.
Specialist/executive-level roles only (n=5): MYR60k-MYR105k annual (annual/12). Malaysian HR specialist market skews junior; use as floor.
Sources for these numbers
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