🇲🇾 Market Updated March 2, 2026

Government and Defence Salaries in Malaysia

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Malaysia based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
86,414 MYR
Highest Salary / year
136,100 MYR
Entry Level / year
44,720 MYR

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (MYR)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
International Cooperation Specialist 136,100 MYR $28,673.76 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Director 128,900 MYR $27,156.86 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Representative 125,100 MYR $26,356.27 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Advisor 119,900 MYR $25,260.72 Middle 40%
Government Relations Associate 115,400 MYR $24,312.66 Middle 40%
Government Property Inspector 111,240 MYR $23,436.22 Middle 40%
Government Officer 102,960 MYR $21,691.78 Middle 40%
Electoral Project Coordinator 100,140 MYR $21,097.65 Middle 40%
Public Affairs Specialist 97,060 MYR $20,448.75 Middle 40%
Military Personnel 89,120 MYR $18,775.94 Middle 40%
Defense Officer 83,100 MYR $17,507.64 Middle 40%
VAT Fraud Investigator 78,940 MYR $16,631.2 Middle 40%
Federal Government Worker 73,980 MYR $15,586.22 Middle 40%
Armed Forces Officer 65,920 MYR $13,888.13 Middle 40%
Army Officer 61,760 MYR $13,011.69 Middle 40%
Soldier 60,400 MYR $12,725.17 Middle 40%
Police Constable 60,180 MYR $12,678.82 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 57,900 MYR $12,198.46 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 51,340 MYR $10,816.39 Middle 40%
Cartographer 50,540 MYR $10,647.85 Middle 40%
Rifleman 44,720 MYR $9,421.68 Middle 40%

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