Average Machinist Salary in Malaysia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Machinist 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 Machinist Make in Malaysia?

A Machinist working in Malaysia will typically earn around 21,300 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 12,180 MYR to the highest average salary of 35,520 MYR.

Average Annual Salary
21,300 MYR
Average Monthly Salary
1,775 MYR

Lowest Annual Salary
12,180 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,015 MYR

Highest Annual Salary
35,520 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary
2,960 MYR

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

Machinist 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 Machinist Salaries in Malaysia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Machinist can earn between 12,180 MYR and 35,520 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 Machinist in Malaysia is 19,940 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 19,940 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 19,940 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 Machinist salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 14,540 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 14,540 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 29,040 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 29,040 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.

Machinist 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 machinist 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 Machinist in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 14,540 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Machinist salary would increase to 19,220 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Machinist, 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 29,840 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Machinist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 31,380 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Machinist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 33,960 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
14,540 MYR
2-5 Years +34%
19,220 MYR
5-10 Years +30%
24,820 MYR
10-15 Years +21%
29,840 MYR
15-20 Years +9%
31,380 MYR
20+ Years +5%
33,960 MYR

Machinist 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 Machinist 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 Machinist in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 16,720 MYR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Machinist in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 29,840 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
16,720 MYR
Certificate or Diploma +68%
29,840 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.

Machinist 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 machinist will earn an average of 23,480 MYR, while a female machinist will earn around 23,380 MYR.

This means that a male machinist earns approximately 0% more than a female machinist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male
23,480 MYR
Female -0%
23,380 MYR

Machinist 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 Machinist 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 Machinist 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%

Machinist 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 Machinist is a low bonus based job, with 26% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

74% 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
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 Machinist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 21,980 MYR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 23,400 MYR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 33,120 MYR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 79,120 MYR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 70,600 MYR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 55,140 MYR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 45,200 MYR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 50,560 MYR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 47,180 MYR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 51,120 MYR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 26,400 MYR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 93,340 MYR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 40,140 MYR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 34,160 MYR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 24,280 MYR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 134,600 MYR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 19,060 MYR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 23,400 MYR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 21,540 MYR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 72,180 MYR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 32,420 MYR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 24,820 MYR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 34,360 MYR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 23,500 MYR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 44,180 MYR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 21,300 MYR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,760 MYR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,360 MYR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 24,840 MYR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 24,820 MYR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 39,080 MYR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 28,900 MYR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 92,400 MYR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 71,660 MYR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 48,820 MYR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 124,400 MYR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 69,180 MYR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 28,660 MYR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 109,000 MYR
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 19,940 MYR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 40,140 MYR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 55,320 MYR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 25,660 MYR
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 21,980 MYR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 85,460 MYR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 22,400 MYR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 72,120 MYR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 112,620 MYR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 83,200 MYR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 129,000 MYR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 38,180 MYR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 26,100 MYR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 64,300 MYR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 24,860 MYR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 101,860 MYR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 63,380 MYR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 73,120 MYR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 24,840 MYR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 39,560 MYR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 68,320 MYR
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 69,240 MYR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 112,180 MYR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 55,020 MYR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 90,660 MYR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 29,540 MYR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 21,400 MYR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 78,500 MYR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 21,300 MYR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 56,640 MYR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 106,740 MYR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 119,500 MYR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 34,980 MYR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 30,840 MYR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 112,420 MYR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 93,880 MYR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 136,100 MYR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 73,100 MYR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 109,340 MYR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 73,820 MYR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 21,100 MYR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 MYR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 31,400 MYR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 56,460 MYR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 73,980 MYR
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 29,640 MYR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 28,660 MYR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 93,340 MYR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 70,880 MYR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 105,440 MYR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 26,100 MYR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 35,300 MYR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 112,660 MYR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 38,680 MYR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 23,660 MYR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 MYR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 20,940 MYR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 66,020 MYR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 30,800 MYR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 MYR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 49,020 MYR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 MYR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 22,340 MYR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 23,480 MYR
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 24,800 MYR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 40,640 MYR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 19,980 MYR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 78,400 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 21,400 MYR
Ipoh 24,800 MYR
Johor Bahru 24,280 MYR
Klang 19,980 MYR
Kota Kinabalu 21,300 MYR
Kuala Lumpur 25,680 MYR
Kuching 22,420 MYR
Petaling Jaya 25,220 MYR
Shah Alam 23,660 MYR
Subang Jaya 19,940 MYR

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