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Malaysia take-home pay calculator YA2026 (calendar year 2026)
A single Malaysian citizen under 60, no dependants, tax resident, working in Kuala Lumpur, salary paid evenly over 12 months, no bonus, only the automatic reliefs (individual RM9,000, EPF up to RM4,000, SOCSO/EIS up to RM350). Statutory EPF rate (11% employee); SOCSO first category (Employment Injury + Invalidity) and EIS. Employer is registered with HRD Corp because it has 10 or more Malaysian employees (1% levy). Employer EPF modelled at 12%, the rate for monthly wages above RM5,000 (all example salaries are above that). Year of assessment 2026 = calendar year 2026.
Take-home pay by monthly salary
| Monthly salary | Employee contributions | Income tax | Take-home | Employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM6,000 | RM702 | RM204 | RM5,094 | RM6,897 |
| RM10,000 | RM1,142 | RM922 | RM7,936 | RM11,417 |
| RM15,000 | RM1,692 | RM2,172 | RM11,136 | RM17,067 |
| RM25,000 | RM2,792 | RM4,672 | RM17,536 | RM28,367 |
Questions
What is the take-home pay on RM10,000 a month in Malaysia?
After employee contributions of RM1,142 and tax of RM922, take-home pay is RM7,936 a month. The employer's total cost is RM11,417, 1.14 times the salary.
What does the calculator assume?
A single Malaysian citizen under 60, no dependants, tax resident, working in Kuala Lumpur, salary paid evenly over 12 months, no bonus, only the automatic reliefs (individual RM9,000, EPF up to RM4,000, SOCSO/EIS up to RM350). Statutory EPF rate (11% employee); SOCSO first category (Employment Injury + Invalidity) and EIS. Employer is registered with HRD Corp because it has 10 or more Malaysian employees (1% levy). Employer EPF modelled at 12%, the rate for monthly wages above RM5,000 (all example salaries are above that). Year of assessment 2026 = calendar year 2026.
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] Checked 2026-11-07; YA2026 (calendar year 2026) rates.