Individuals working in companies operating in Kuala Lumpur receive a higher average monthly salary of RM4,196, when compared to other states, according to the Economic Census 2023. This is followed by Selangor with a monthly average of salary of RM3,563 and Penang with RM3,496.
Next include Labuan (RM3,491), Melaka (RM3,115), Sarawak (RM3,077), Negeri Sembilan (RM3,025), and Putrajaya (RM2,994).
Kuala Lumpur averages in the highest salary average
Johor averages at RM2,987 while Terengganu (RM2,793), Kedah (RM2,721), Perak (RM2,679), Pahang (RM2,628), Sabah (RM2,381), Perlis (RM2,253), and Kelantan, which has the lowest at RM2,070.
Chief statistician, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said Kuala Lumpur is clearly the top choice for those seeking jobs that offer a higher salary, according to Berita Harian.
He added, in KL, the employees who receive the highest average monthly salary are those working in the service sector, specifically in the telecommunication service activities with a salary of RM9,457.
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