▼38%
RM 47,900
Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
10%
MYR 4k
MEDIAN
MYR 48k
90%
MYR 95k
The average salary for an Accountant is RM 47,900 in 2025
Base Salary
RM 4k - RM 95k
Bonus
RM 987 - RM 16k
Profit Sharing
RM 5 - RM 96k
Commission
RM 305 - RM 12k
Total Pay
RM 4k - RM 103k
Is Average Accountant Salary in Malaysia your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
EXPLORE BY:
Featured Content
‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›
What is the Pay by Experience Level for Accountants?
What Do Accountants Do?
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Accountant
Medical
74%
Dental
41%
Vision
22%
None
25%
Gender Breakdown for Accountants
Female
64.0%
Male
34.4%
Prefer to self-define
1.6%
This data is based on 189 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Accountants
What is the highest pay for Accountants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Accountant is MYR 95k / year
What is the lowest pay for Accountants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Accountant is MYR 4k / year
How can Accountants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Accountant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Accountant that oversees more junior Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.