Average Corporate Trainer Salary in Malaysia for 2025

In this article, we will look at the average Corporate Trainer 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 a Corporate Trainer Make in Malaysia?

A Corporate Trainer working in Malaysia will typically earn around 66,820 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 32,420 MYR to the highest average salary of 98,540 MYR.

Average Annual Salary66,820 MYR
Average Monthly Salary5,568 MYR
Average Lowest Salary32,420 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary2,701 MYR
Average Highest Salary98,540 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary8,211 MYR

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

Corporate Trainer 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 Corporate Trainer Salaries in Malaysia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Corporate Trainer can earn between 32,420 MYR and 98,540 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 Corporate Trainer in Malaysia is 61,780 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 61,780 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 61,780 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 Corporate Trainer salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 44,800 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 44,800 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 79,120 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 79,120 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.

Corporate Trainer 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 Corporate Trainer 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 Corporate Trainer in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 38,680 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Corporate Trainer salary would increase to 52,180 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Corporate Trainer, the average salary would be 66,140 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 82,480 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Corporate Trainer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 87,040 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Corporate Trainer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 92,500 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
38,680 MYR
2-5 Years+34%
52,180 MYR
5-10 Years+30%
66,140 MYR
10-15 Years+21%
82,480 MYR
15-20 Years+9%
87,040 MYR
20+ Years+5%
92,500 MYR

Corporate Trainer 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 Corporate Trainer in Malaysia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Corporate Trainer in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 52,300 MYR.
  • Master's Degree. A Corporate Trainer in Malaysia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 75,500 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree-
52,300 MYR
Master's Degree+39%
75,500 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.

Corporate Trainer 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 corporate trainer will earn an average of 66,120 MYR, while a female corporate trainer will earn around 62,460 MYR.

This means that a male corporate trainer earns approximately 6% more than a female corporate trainer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male-
66,120 MYR
Female-6%
62,460 MYR

Corporate Trainer 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 Corporate Trainer in Malaysia is around 12% every 17 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 = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Corporate Trainer in Malaysia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Corporate Trainer 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 Corporate Trainer is a moderate bonus based job, with 52% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

48% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus-
52%
No Bonus-
48%

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 Corporate Trainer

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

Job TitleCategorySalary
Benefits AdministratorHuman Resources54,140 MYR
Benefits AnalystHuman Resources61,400 MYR
Benefits ManagerHuman Resources104,900 MYR
Benefits SpecialistHuman Resources64,300 MYR
Chief Human Resources OfficerHuman Resources136,200 MYR
Chief People OfficerHuman Resources127,700 MYR
Compensation AnalystHuman Resources64,300 MYR
Compensation ManagerHuman Resources99,100 MYR
Compensation and Benefits ManagerHuman Resources101,860 MYR
Compensation and Benefits OfficerHuman Resources43,360 MYR
Compensation and Benefits SpecialistHuman Resources64,300 MYR
Corporate Director of Human ResourcesHuman Resources125,700 MYR
Corporate RecruiterHuman Resources87,060 MYR
Director of Talent AcquisitionHuman Resources127,700 MYR
Employee Benefits AdministratorHuman Resources71,280 MYR
Employee Benefits ConsultantHuman Resources93,880 MYR
Employee Benefits CoordinatorHuman Resources38,680 MYR
Employee Communications ManagerHuman Resources92,900 MYR
Employee Development SpecialistHuman Resources80,520 MYR
Employee Engagement SpecialistHuman Resources80,540 MYR
Employee Health and Wellness AdministratorHuman Resources80,840 MYR
Employee Performance SpecialistHuman Resources61,580 MYR
Employee Relations AnalystHuman Resources87,760 MYR
Employee Relations ManagerHuman Resources90,660 MYR
Employee Relations PractitionerHuman Resources95,860 MYR
Employee Relations RepresentativeHuman Resources60,460 MYR
Employee Relations SpecialistHuman Resources81,180 MYR
Employee Services ManagerHuman Resources94,800 MYR
Employee Services SpecialistHuman Resources85,440 MYR
Employee Wellness OfficerHuman Resources67,020 MYR
Employment Advice WorkerHuman Resources41,900 MYR
Employment InterviewerHuman Resources58,800 MYR
Employment Relations OfficerHuman Resources40,420 MYR
Employment Service SpecialistHuman Resources50,660 MYR
Employment Services CoordinatorHuman Resources58,200 MYR
Enrollment CounselorHuman Resources79,360 MYR
Equal Opportunity RepresentativeHuman Resources64,620 MYR
Executive Human Capital ManagementHuman Resources128,900 MYR
Executive RecruiterHuman Resources88,600 MYR
Expatriate Administration ManagerHuman Resources89,340 MYR
Expatriate Administration SupervisorHuman Resources57,800 MYR
Global Mobility ManagerHuman Resources112,460 MYR
HRIS AnalystHuman Resources45,600 MYR
HRIS ManagerHuman Resources74,380 MYR
HRIS OfficerHuman Resources40,420 MYR
HRIS SupervisorHuman Resources44,540 MYR
Head of Human ResourcesHuman Resources118,200 MYR
HeadhunterHuman Resources87,940 MYR
Health Benefits CoordinatorHuman Resources54,140 MYR
Human Resources Administration SpecialistHuman Resources49,360 MYR
Human Resources Administrative AssistantHuman Resources39,160 MYR
Human Resources Administrative CoordinatorHuman Resources49,020 MYR
Human Resources AdministratorHuman Resources54,280 MYR
Human Resources AdvisorHuman Resources86,740 MYR
Human Resources AnalystHuman Resources73,800 MYR
Human Resources AssessorHuman Resources47,580 MYR
Human Resources AssistantHuman Resources35,560 MYR
Human Resources Assistant ManagerHuman Resources92,400 MYR
Human Resources AssociateHuman Resources31,980 MYR
Human Resources ConsultantHuman Resources96,560 MYR
Human Resources CoordinatorHuman Resources36,160 MYR
Human Resources Data Analytics ManagerHuman Resources74,940 MYR
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources97,880 MYR
Human Resources Development ManagerHuman Resources118,060 MYR
Human Resources DirectorHuman Resources136,200 MYR
Human Resources ExecutiveHuman Resources82,520 MYR
Human Resources GeneralistHuman Resources67,020 MYR
Human Resources ManagerHuman Resources119,500 MYR
Human Resources OfficerHuman Resources47,400 MYR
Human Resources RecruiterHuman Resources88,600 MYR
Human Resources RepresentativeHuman Resources48,160 MYR
Human Resources Section HeadHuman Resources79,120 MYR
Human Resources Services ManagerHuman Resources108,320 MYR
Human Resources SpecialistHuman Resources64,620 MYR
Human Resources SuperintendentHuman Resources45,600 MYR
Human Resources Training ExecutiveHuman Resources88,260 MYR
Human Resources Vice PresidentHuman Resources125,700 MYR
Industrial Organizational PsychologistHuman Resources106,440 MYR
Job Evaluation SpecialistHuman Resources83,640 MYR
Labor Relations DirectorHuman Resources102,460 MYR
Labor Relations ManagerHuman Resources103,260 MYR
Labor Relations SpecialistHuman Resources45,260 MYR
Learning and Development ManagerHuman Resources102,960 MYR
Occupational Health and Safety OfficerHuman Resources45,580 MYR
Organizational Development ConsultantHuman Resources96,220 MYR
Organizational Development ManagerHuman Resources109,000 MYR
Organizational Development SpecialistHuman Resources55,580 MYR
Payroll AssistantHuman Resources40,640 MYR
Payroll SupervisorHuman Resources50,560 MYR
People Development OfficerHuman Resources64,920 MYR
Personnel OfficerHuman Resources34,280 MYR
Personnel RecruiterHuman Resources93,100 MYR
Records ClerkHuman Resources31,380 MYR
Records ManagerHuman Resources50,620 MYR
RecruiterHuman Resources88,600 MYR
Recruiting CoordinatorHuman Resources47,180 MYR
Recruiting ManagerHuman Resources119,700 MYR
Recruitment ConsultantHuman Resources82,520 MYR
Recruitment OfficerHuman Resources47,180 MYR
Recruitment SupervisorHuman Resources73,820 MYR
Research AssociateHuman Resources40,600 MYR
SAP Resource ManagerHuman Resources90,660 MYR
Talent Acquisition ManagerHuman Resources119,900 MYR
Talent Acquisition SpecialistHuman Resources64,620 MYR
Talent Management OfficerHuman Resources55,220 MYR
Technical RecruiterHuman Resources54,500 MYR
Training AdministratorHuman Resources48,200 MYR
Training ExecutiveHuman Resources101,860 MYR
Training ManagerHuman Resources102,960 MYR
Training OfficerHuman Resources44,720 MYR
Training SpecialistHuman Resources62,860 MYR
Training and Development ManagerHuman Resources104,140 MYR
Training and Development Section HeadHuman Resources91,960 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
Ampang57,360 MYR
Ipoh69,400 MYR
Johor Bahru60,600 MYR
Klang58,800 MYR
Kota Kinabalu66,100 MYR
Kuala Lumpur73,260 MYR
Kuching59,660 MYR
Petaling Jaya65,080 MYR
Shah Alam67,020 MYR
Subang Jaya57,820 MYR

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