How to Negotiate Your Salary in Malaysia (Without Losing the Offer)

Step 1: Know your market rate

Check similar roles in your location and industry. Look at salary ranges in job ads on Jobsku.

Step 2: Know your value

List your experience, skills, results and certificates.

Step 3: Wait for the offer

Don’t state a figure too early. If asked, give a range based on your research.

Step 4: Look at the whole package

Salary is one part. Also check allowances, bonus, leave, EPF and SOCSO, medical benefits, working hours and training.

Step 5: Ask politely

Sample wording: “Thank you for the offer. I’m excited about the role. Based on my experience and the market range, I was hoping for RM___. Is there room to adjust?”

Step 6: Be ready for a “no”

If the salary can’t move, ask about a review after three or six months, or other benefits.

Step 7: Get it in writing

Confirm the final pay and benefits in your offer letter before you resign from your current job.

Search for better offers

Compare vacancies and salary ranges on Jobsku.