▼41%
RM 50,162
Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
10%
MYR 5k
MEDIAN
MYR 50k
90%
MYR 98k
The average salary for an Accountant is RM 50,162 in 2023
Base Salary
RM 5k - RM 98k
Bonus
RM 2k - RM 18k
Profit Sharing
RM 500 - RM 60k
Commission
RM 0 - RM 12k
Total Pay
RM 6k - RM 106k
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Medical
68%
Dental
34%
Vision
17%
None
30%
Gender Breakdown for Accountants
Female
62.2%
Male
36.3%
Prefer to self-define
1.5%
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FAQs About Accountants
What is the highest pay for Accountants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Accountant is MYR 98k / year
What is the lowest pay for Accountants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Accountant is MYR 5k / 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.