Average Bricklayer Salary in Malaysia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Bricklayer salary for 2024 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 a Bricklayer Make in Malaysia?

A Bricklayer working in Malaysia will typically earn around 22,540 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 12,520 MYR to the highest average salary of 34,960 MYR.

Average Annual Salary
22,540 MYR
Average Monthly Salary
1,878 MYR

Lowest Annual Salary
12,520 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,043 MYR

Highest Annual Salary
34,960 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary
2,913 MYR

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

Bricklayer 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 Bricklayer Salaries in Malaysia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Bricklayer can earn between 12,520 MYR and 34,960 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 a Bricklayer in Malaysia is 23,380 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 23,380 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 23,380 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 Bricklayer salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 17,020 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 17,020 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 27,620 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 27,620 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.

Bricklayer 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 bricklayer 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. A Bricklayer in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 13,540 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Bricklayer salary would increase to 15,300 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Bricklayer, the average salary would be 24,820 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 26,400 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Bricklayer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 30,220 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Bricklayer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 31,520 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
13,540 MYR
2-5 Years +31%
15,300 MYR
5-10 Years +40%
24,820 MYR
10-15 Years +20%
26,400 MYR
15-20 Years +9%
30,220 MYR
20+ Years +8%
31,520 MYR

Bricklayer 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 a Bricklayer 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. A Bricklayer in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 14,660 MYR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Bricklayer in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 20,000 MYR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Bricklayer in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 34,240 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
14,660 MYR
Certificate or Diploma +47%
20,000 MYR
Bachelor's Degree +53%
34,240 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.

Bricklayer 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 bricklayer will earn an average of 23,660 MYR, while a female bricklayer will earn around 21,560 MYR.

This means that a male bricklayer earns approximately 10% more than a female bricklayer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male
23,660 MYR
Female -10%
21,560 MYR

Bricklayer 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 a Bricklayer in Malaysia is around 9% every 18 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 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Malaysia for 2024

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%

Bricklayer 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.

A Bricklayer 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 a Bricklayer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Bricklayer in Malaysia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 MYR
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 27,040 MYR
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 38,060 MYR
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 34,960 MYR
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 117,380 MYR
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 31,340 MYR
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 23,080 MYR
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 101,960 MYR
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 26,500 MYR
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 29,160 MYR
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 70,700 MYR
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 34,380 MYR
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 22,660 MYR
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 32,200 MYR
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 57,900 MYR
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 31,400 MYR
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 40,040 MYR
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 48,140 MYR
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 64,200 MYR
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 136,200 MYR
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 25,720 MYR
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 138,200 MYR
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 123,400 MYR
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 99,340 MYR
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 73,980 MYR
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 73,980 MYR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MYR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MYR
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 69,540 MYR
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 98,960 MYR
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 48,140 MYR
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 46,880 MYR
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 69,540 MYR
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 29,540 MYR
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 33,960 MYR
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 28,900 MYR
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 27,380 MYR
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 22,420 MYR
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 24,720 MYR
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 24,720 MYR
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 23,260 MYR
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 MYR
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 26,660 MYR
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 MYR
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 83,300 MYR
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 33,440 MYR
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 MYR
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 41,700 MYR
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 33,520 MYR
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 72,700 MYR
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 25,720 MYR
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 45,580 MYR
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 MYR
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 41,900 MYR
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 21,020 MYR
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 23,140 MYR
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 26,020 MYR
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 24,840 MYR
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 19,940 MYR
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 31,520 MYR
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 MYR
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 87,040 MYR
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 22,420 MYR
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 24,860 MYR
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 20,500 MYR
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 35,520 MYR
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 25,160 MYR
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 24,840 MYR
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 38,140 MYR
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 38,060 MYR
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 20,760 MYR
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 23,480 MYR
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 21,400 MYR
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 19,060 MYR
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 20,000 MYR
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 25,720 MYR
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 63,500 MYR
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 86,760 MYR
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 43,800 MYR
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 48,140 MYR
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 24,840 MYR
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 25,160 MYR
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 19,980 MYR
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 23,140 MYR
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 63,480 MYR
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 118,200 MYR
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 37,200 MYR
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 26,100 MYR
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 MYR
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 112,460 MYR
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 114,820 MYR
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 MYR
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 26,020 MYR
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 80,840 MYR
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 21,560 MYR
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 31,540 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.

City Average Salary
Ampang 19,060 MYR
Ipoh 24,820 MYR
Johor Bahru 23,520 MYR
Klang 19,060 MYR
Kota Kinabalu 20,000 MYR
Kuala Lumpur 22,340 MYR
Kuching 20,940 MYR
Petaling Jaya 23,380 MYR
Shah Alam 24,280 MYR
Subang Jaya 20,520 MYR

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