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
How much income tax do I pay in Malaysia?
Malaysia uses a progressive tax system with 10 income tax brackets ranging from 0% on income up to MYR 5,000 to 30% on income above MYR 2,000,000. Most residents benefit from a personal relief deduction of MYR 9,000 before tax is calculated, and those earning up to MYR 35,000 can claim an additional MYR 400 tax rebate, making the effective tax rates quite low for lower earners.
What are EPF and EIS contributions in Malaysia?
EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) is a mandatory retirement savings scheme where employees contribute 11% of their gross income if they earn more than MYR 5,000, and EIS (Employment Insurance System) is a social safety net where employees contribute 0.2% of gross income, capped at MYR 142.80 monthly. Both contributions are deductible from your taxable income, reducing your overall tax burden.
As an expat, what tax rate do I pay in Malaysia?
Non-resident individuals in Malaysia are typically taxed at a flat rate of 30% on their Malaysian-sourced income. If you are a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident, you would instead be taxed under the progressive resident tax brackets, which start at 0% and go up to 30% depending on your income level.
Is there a difference in tax rates between Malaysian states?
No, Malaysia does not have state or local income taxes. All residents and non-residents are subject to the same federal income tax rates regardless of which state they live or work in, making the tax system uniform across the country.
What is the take-home pay after taxes and contributions in Malaysia?
Your take-home pay is calculated by subtracting income tax and mandatory contributions (EPF at 11% and EIS at 0.2%) from your gross income. For example, a resident earning MYR 50,000 annually would have EPF and EIS deducted first, then income tax applied to the remaining amount after the MYR 9,000 personal relief, resulting in a significantly higher take-home percentage than the headline tax rates suggest.
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