Malaysia Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Malaysia
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Malaysia Income Tax Brackets (2025)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| No tax | MYR 0 - MYR 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 1% bracket | MYR 5,000 - MYR 20,000 | 1.0% |
| 3% bracket | MYR 20,000 - MYR 35,000 | 3.0% |
| 6% bracket | MYR 35,000 - MYR 50,000 | 6.0% |
| 11% bracket | MYR 50,000 - MYR 70,000 | 11.0% |
| 19% bracket | MYR 70,000 - MYR 100,000 | 19.0% |
| 25% bracket | MYR 100,000 - MYR 400,000 | 25.0% |
| 26% bracket | MYR 400,000 - MYR 600,000 | 26.0% |
| 28% bracket | MYR 600,000 - MYR 2,000,000 | 28.0% |
| 30% bracket | MYR 2,000,000+ | 30.0% |
Personal allowance: MYR 9,000
Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| EPF employee contribution (below age 60, income > MYR 5,000) | MYR 5,000+ | 11.0% |
Employment Insurance System (EIS)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| EIS employee contribution (0.2%) | MYR 0+ | 0.2% |
Capped at MYR 143 per year
Key Facts
Tax Year
2025
Currency
MYR
Top Rate
30.0%
Brackets
10 brackets
Allowance
MYR 9,000
Social Contributions
2 items
Assumptions
- · Model assumes resident individual taxpayer with Malaysian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- · EPF contribution modeled at mandatory rates for Malaysian citizens/permanent residents below age 60 with income > MYR 5,000.
- · SOCSO contributions included at statutory EIS rates (0.2% employer and employee, capped at MYR 11.90 each monthly).
- · Personal reliefs (self MYR 9,000) applied as income deduction before tax calculation.
- · Tax rebate of MYR 400 applied for single taxpayer with chargeable income ≤ MYR 35,000.
- · Non-resident individuals taxed at flat 30%; special rates (15%) for knowledge workers and other schemes excluded as not representative of standard employee.
- · Medical and other itemized reliefs excluded from standard model; only personal relief deductions included.
- · No local/subnational income taxes in Malaysia.
- · Model does not include voluntary contributions or optional schemes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Malaysia?
The highest marginal income tax rate in Malaysia is 0.3%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.
How many tax brackets does Malaysia have?
Malaysia has 10 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.
How is take-home pay calculated in Malaysia?
Take-home pay in Malaysia is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.
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