HR and People salaries in Malaysia

The median executive HR and People salary in Malaysia is MYR 259,800 per year, with the market band from MYR 259,800 to MYR 340,200 (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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