Average Administrative Coordinator Salary in Malaysia for 2025

In this article, we will look at the average Administrative Coordinator salary for 2025 in Malaysia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Malaysian ringgit. To keep things simple, we are using the MYR currency code instead of the currency symbol RM.

How Much Does an Administrative Coordinator Make in Malaysia?

An Administrative Coordinator working in Malaysia will typically earn around 42,040 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 20,940 MYR to the highest average salary of 60,460 MYR.

Average Annual Salary42,040 MYR
Average Monthly Salary3,503 MYR
Average Lowest Salary20,940 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary1,745 MYR
Average Highest Salary60,460 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary5,038 MYR

These are average salaries for an Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Administrative Coordinator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Administrative Coordinator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Administrative Coordinator Salaries in Malaysia

So we've looked at the average salaries an Administrative Coordinator will earn in Malaysia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Administrative Coordinator can earn between 20,940 MYR and 60,460 MYR on average in Malaysia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia is 38,700 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 38,700 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 38,700 MYR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Administrative Coordinator salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 28,820 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 28,820 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 50,020 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 50,020 MYR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Administrative Coordinator Salary by Experience Level in Malaysia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average Administrative Coordinator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 22,660 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Administrative Coordinator salary would increase to 32,020 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Administrative Coordinator, the average salary would be 42,040 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 52,460 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Administrative Coordinator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 56,100 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Administrative Coordinator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 57,820 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
22,660 MYR
2-5 Years+31%
32,020 MYR
5-10 Years+40%
42,040 MYR
10-15 Years+20%
52,460 MYR
15-20 Years+9%
56,100 MYR
20+ Years+8%
57,820 MYR

Administrative Coordinator Salary by Education Level in Malaysia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 27,300 MYR.
  • Certificate or Diploma. An Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 39,080 MYR.
  • Bachelor's Degree. An Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 61,460 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
27,300 MYR
Certificate or Diploma+47%
39,080 MYR
Bachelor's Degree+53%
61,460 MYR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Malaysia is around 32,900 to 98,800 MYR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Administrative Coordinator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Malaysia, a male administrative coordinator will earn an average of 37,800 MYR, while a female administrative coordinator will earn around 44,300 MYR.

This means that a male administrative coordinator earns approximately 15% less than a female administrative coordinator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male-
37,800 MYR
Female+15%
44,300 MYR

Administrative Coordinator Average Pay Raise in Malaysia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia is around 9% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Malaysia is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Malaysia for 2025

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Malaysia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking-
4%
Energy-
8%
Information Technology-
3%
Healthcare-
7%
Travel-
2%
Construction-
6%
Education-
1%

Administrative Coordinator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Malaysia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Administrative Coordinator is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus-
27%
No Bonus-
73%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Malaysia earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
81,960 MYR
Private Sector-11%
73,820 MYR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Administrative Coordinator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Administrative Coordinator in Malaysia.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Accreditation SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial90,540 MYR
Admin ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,400 MYR
Admin ExecutiveAdministration / Reception / Secretarial43,220 MYR
Administrative AideAdministration / Reception / Secretarial31,380 MYR
Administrative AnalystAdministration / Reception / Secretarial61,400 MYR
Administrative AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial43,080 MYR
Administrative AssociateAdministration / Reception / Secretarial42,040 MYR
Administrative ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial63,380 MYR
Administrative OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial40,600 MYR
Administrative ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial39,560 MYR
Administrative SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial35,520 MYR
Administrative SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial37,800 MYR
Administrative SupportAdministration / Reception / Secretarial36,020 MYR
Administrative TechnicianAdministration / Reception / Secretarial34,080 MYR
Board SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial36,720 MYR
Branch Office AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial61,760 MYR
Business AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial63,500 MYR
Business Office ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial103,820 MYR
Central Office OperatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial37,800 MYR
Clerical AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial25,940 MYR
ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,100 MYR
Commercial AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial54,280 MYR
Commissions ProcessorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial50,240 MYR
Conveyancing SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial35,520 MYR
Corporate ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial40,420 MYR
Creditors ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial39,800 MYR
Data Entry ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,100 MYR
Data Entry SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial42,460 MYR
Document ControllerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial34,360 MYR
Document Management SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,560 MYR
Executive Administrative AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial45,600 MYR
Executive AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial41,820 MYR
Executive OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial52,820 MYR
Executive Personal AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial53,660 MYR
Executive SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial46,280 MYR
File ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial29,840 MYR
Front Desk AttendantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial37,380 MYR
Front Desk CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,560 MYR
Front Desk ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial63,700 MYR
Front Desk ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial37,380 MYR
Front Desk Shift LeaderAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,560 MYR
Front Office AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial37,740 MYR
Front Office ExecutiveAdministration / Reception / Secretarial47,400 MYR
Group Services ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial105,940 MYR
Head ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial47,540 MYR
Inquiry and Admissions ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial24,720 MYR
Key Account AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,200 MYR
Keyboard and Data Entry OperatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial24,720 MYR
Leasing AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial50,560 MYR
Legal SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial41,900 MYR
LibrarianAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,560 MYR
Mail Processing ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial22,400 MYR
Mail Sorting ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial23,660 MYR
Mailroom ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,020 MYR
Mailroom ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial44,780 MYR
Management Support SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial41,900 MYR
Master Programme CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial83,020 MYR
Medical ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial43,480 MYR
Meeting and Event AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial45,600 MYR
Meeting and Event ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial96,500 MYR
Night ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial58,000 MYR
Office AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial63,500 MYR
Office AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial29,840 MYR
Office Automation ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial45,720 MYR
Office ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial30,220 MYR
Office CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial39,560 MYR
Office ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial73,040 MYR
Office Services CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial56,880 MYR
Office SupervisorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial50,580 MYR
Operations AnalystAdministration / Reception / Secretarial82,920 MYR
Operations ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,200 MYR
Operations ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial106,600 MYR
Personal AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial40,420 MYR
Planning AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial45,720 MYR
Process ExpertAdministration / Reception / Secretarial58,720 MYR
Program CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial59,000 MYR
Programme AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial49,200 MYR
Project AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial66,840 MYR
Project CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial86,760 MYR
Query AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,560 MYR
Reception Team LeadAdministration / Reception / Secretarial49,020 MYR
ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial40,420 MYR
Records OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial35,500 MYR
Registry AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial42,460 MYR
Registry and Filing ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,400 MYR
Rental ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,100 MYR
Schedule OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial26,100 MYR
SchedulerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial28,900 MYR
School SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial40,420 MYR
SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial35,300 MYR
Service Reception HeadAdministration / Reception / Secretarial48,160 MYR
Switchboard OperatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial34,960 MYR
Technical Program ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial88,020 MYR
Technical Project ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial96,980 MYR
TypistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial30,220 MYR
Unit SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial35,260 MYR
Wayleave OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial28,900 MYR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Malaysia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

CityAverage Salary
Ampang36,020 MYR
Ipoh43,220 MYR
Johor Bahru40,040 MYR
Klang38,060 MYR
Kota Kinabalu40,140 MYR
Kuala Lumpur43,760 MYR
Kuching36,720 MYR
Petaling Jaya41,660 MYR
Shah Alam41,660 MYR
Subang Jaya40,240 MYR

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