Its more got to do of ur status as expat. Its decent for msian but as an expat without epf n only tat standard benefit its actually not even decent or considered as expat. The only thing there is salary exceed 10k u can live confortably here.

I agree. Maybe you are from Indonesia that’s why your expat salary is so low. Last time from my audit work the expats get 30 to 50k salary with tons of allowance. The allowance are high enough that they can rent a condo in kl and drive Mercedes.

This post has been edited by GreenSamurai: Oct 20 2018, 10:58 PM

I tink u the one should google the meaning expat.

lol ..actually simepleguy is correct .. by definition expat is just someone who live outside their native country. only by recent years we always refer expat as someone who earn more/higher than locals.

So, what's the answer eh?

Job Title : Junior Operations Manager
Job Desciption : Execution and optimisation of company expansion plan, localisation marketing and data analysis and execution, staff hiring and management
Age : 25
Years spent in company : 1 year 10 months
Company : -
Industry : tech
Tenure : permanent
Employment Level : junior manager
Experience before joining (years) : 1 years 8 months in marketing line
Highest paper qualification/ education background : degree
Location : KL
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 60 hours, but if nothing happens it's quite chill

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM5500
Contractual Bonus (months): none
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : max 700 depending on KPI

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : normal medical card
Transport Benefits : RM200 per month
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : None
Flexi Working Hours : none, have to respond when on call
Other Benefits : work from home most of the times.


How does my salary stands?

Also, leaving the company end of next month as it takes a mental toll on me due to toxic environment and people. Currently looking for jobs to start next year as I need some rest time for myself. Ping me if there's any vacancies.

Job Title : System Engineer
Job Desciption : Automation & Instrumentation
Age : 26
Years spent in company : 4 months
Company : MNC
Industry : O&G
Tenure : Contract
Employment Level : Exec
Experience before joining (years) : 2 year same field (Competitor )
Highest paper qualification/ education background : degree
Location : KL
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): Flexi hour

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : 4.2k + allowance (300/day if offshore, 120/day if onshore)
Contractual Bonus (months): 2 months
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : in my dream

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : normal medical card
Transport Benefits : 0.8/km
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : claim base on bill
Flexi Working Hours : Yes (give and take, have to respond when on call)
Other Benefits : work from home most of the times.

emerson?honeywell?

Job Title : Buyers (Purchasing)

Job Desciption : P.O. issuing for direct and indirect materials, follow up delivery, create material status worksheet for project team, liase with vendor for non-conforming parts, ensure NCR, raise VCAR and ensure it is close within required timeframe, handling RMA to vendors. We have 6 buyers here, each of us handle different project. I'm currently handling 3 project (defence, military and industrial project)

Age : 39
Years spent in company : 4 yrs (will be 5yrs in June'19)
Company : SME
Industry : Contract Manufacturer
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Officer
Experience before joining (years) : 3 yrs
Highest paper qualification/ education background : SPM
Location : Melaka
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 58

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 2476 + RM80
Contractual Bonus (months): 1 mth
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : 2%
Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Panel clinic with RM500 specialists per year, Medical card 20K coverage (include spouse and kids)
Transport Benefits : None
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : None
Flexi Working Hours : None
Other Benefits : 18 days AL, Dental, Hospitalisation, RM250 Angpao for Hari Raya, RM100 every 2yrs for buying new spectacles, Overtime claim RM50 per day (must work 4hrs to claim)

Am I underpaid?
I couldn't afford to continue studies because need to support family expenses.

yes that is underpaid. For 7 years of experience, you can get at least RM5k in KL. but that is the price of degree holder, not sure about SPM leavers though. But it shouldn't be as low as RM2500 for an experienced purchaser.

Maybe bcos I have only SPM Very, hence they not willing to give more.

Now my manager ask me to take additional task.
Monitor buyers to work according to SOP and assist her during in audit.
Something like a leader for all buyers.
She didn't mentioned about promotion or salary increase.
I'm thinking how much should ask for increment.

I think it's reasonable to ask to increase to 3k consider your age and experience, since your manager entrust you to look over the team, it means she has certain confidence level in you.

Gotta consider the living cost is creeping up as well.

Job Title : Regulatory Affairs
Age : 24
Years spent in company : 3 months +
Company : MNC
Industry : Food company
Tenure : Permanent.
Employment level: Junior
Experience before joining (years) : fresh grad
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree
Location : JB
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 9 hours. 5 days per week

Basic Salary: 2800 gross.
Contractual Bonus (months): Depends on KPI and company performance

Benefits (where relevant) : health card 20k including family and spouse
Other Benefits : Birthday coupons. Festival coupons.

Any comment on my job especially those from F&B companies? I can say the salary is just okay. Not as high as I expected. I am saving but I just don't think I am saving fast enough.

This post has been edited by Songchien: Oct 29 2018, 06:54 AM

Job Title : Project Manager
Age : 28
Years spent in company : 2 years
Industry : IT
Tenure : 2 years
Experience before joining (years) : 5 years
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Bachelor Degree, PMP Holder
Location : Kuala Lumpur
Average Working Hours Per Week (exclude lunch hours): 40 hours per week, depends on project timeline and demand

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM10000 gross basic salary
Contractual Bonus (months): None
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : Performance Bonus of 2.5 months last year, this year haven't gotten information

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Medical Card for inpatients, RM2500 per year for outpatients, dental & optical.
Transport Benefits : None
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : None
Flexi Working Hours : None
Other Benefits : Due to project locations are located out of the country, business trips happened very frequent, usually 2 or 3 weeks per month, travel per diem (USD50 per day) are provided as reimbursement.

This post has been edited by theONE99: Oct 31 2018, 12:07 PM

May I know how much did you started with when you first starter your job? And what job was it in IT ? Thanks

First job after graduate
2012-2016
Starting salary @ RM2800
Last drawn salary @ RM5500

Second job (Current)
2017- current
Starting salary @ RM7500
Current salary @ RM10000

I would say current I managed IT projects that's are assigned to me, no specific technologies, its depends on the project scope of work.

Wow for 4 year goes up twice

Job Title : Sales Manager
Job Desciption : Corporate sales
Age : 29
Years spent in company :
Company : MNC
Industry : Logistics
Tenure : 2 years
Employment Level : Senior Sales. Eventhough im a sales Manager i'm not a HOD
Experience before joining (years) : 4 years
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Bachelor's degree
Location : Selangor
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): Usual working hours. 8.30am to 6pm 5 days/week

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 7300
Contractual Bonus (months): None
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : 0 to 4 month max

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Medical card for outpatient and another for hospitalization
Transport Benefits : Petrol claim RM 550/month. TNG as per statement
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : RM 150/month
Flexi Working Hours :
Other Benefits : Wine & Dine with customers every week. Usually my claims up to 1-1.5k /month

What do you make of my salary/package? acceptable for my age?

Job Title : Software Engineer
Job Desciption : Develop system
Age : 25
Years spent in company : 2 years
Company : -
Industry : IT
Tenure : permanent
Employment Level : Exec
Experience before joining (years) : Fresh Graduate
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree
Location : KL
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 40

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM4400
Contractual Bonus (months): -
Performance, Variable Bonus : 1mths + -

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Claimable medical
Transport Benefits : none
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : none

May i know what you work as your first job? Software engineer?
Mind to tell us your company size? Big MNC or SME?