Labor market in Malaysia: 979 active jobs
Which fields are hiring, where, and at what salaries in Malaysia, based on jobs posted on Saplic.
Data from jobs posted on Saplic as of August 30, 2026. Not an official statistic nor a sample of the whole market.
Today's numbers
across 517 listings that state it
Jobs by field
| Field | Jobs | % of total | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing, Advertising and Communications | 150 | 15% | RM 2,800 |
| Sales | 142 | 15% | RM 3,000 |
| Design and Graphic Arts | 75 | 8% | RM 3,500 |
| Accounting and Finance | 73 | 7% | RM 2,800 |
| IT and Telecommunications | 48 | 5% | RM 3,300 |
| Hospitality and Tourism | 45 | 5% | RM 3,000 |
| Administration and Office | 39 | 4% | RM 2,250 |
| Human Resources | 36 | 4% | RM 3,500 |
| Engineering | 31 | 3% | RM 3,000 |
| Customer Service and Call Center | 22 | 2% | RM 2,600 |
| Research and Quality | 17 | 2% | — |
| Heavy Cargo Handling and Transport | 14 | 1% | RM 3,150 |
| Medicine and Health | 8 | 1% | — |
| Teaching | 8 | 1% | — |
| General Services, Cleaning and Security | 4 | — | — |
| Production, Operations and Manufacturing | 2 | — | — |
| Legal Services | 2 | — | — |
Jobs by city
| City | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 892 |
| Selangor | 52 |
| Johor | 20 |
What the jobs look like
Employers with the most jobs
| Employer | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Marriott International | 120 |
| ZUS COFFEE | 26 |
| Accenture Malaysia | 25 |
| Hiredly X | 18 |
| TWY Search International Sdn Bhd | 9 |
| Hiredly | 8 |
| Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Berhad | 7 |
| INFLUASIA | 7 |
| RH TRADING (M) SDN BHD | 6 |
| Digital Symphony | 6 |
How to cite these figures
Saplic, "Labor market in Malaysia", https://saplic.com/my/labor-market, data as of August 30, 2026.
You may use these figures by citing the source and linking to this page.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs are there in Malaysia?
As of August 30, 2026 there are 979 active jobs posted on Saplic for Malaysia, from 484 different companies.
Which field hires the most in Malaysia?
The field with the most open jobs is Marketing, Advertising and Communications. The full breakdown is in the by-field table on this page.
What is the median salary in Malaysia?
The median salary stated in listings is RM 3,000. Note: only some listings publish a salary, so this is the median of those that state it, not of the market.
Where do these figures come from?
From the jobs posted on Saplic, counted once a day. They are not official statistics and don't cover the whole market: they're a snapshot of what's being sought on this platform.
Create your free profile
Upload your CV once and apply with one click. Get alerts for the jobs that fit you.
Create my profile