Office Administration Assistant salary in Malaysia

Average Yearly Salary of Office Administration Assistant in Malaysia is approximately 51,286 MYR (10,241 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Office Administration Assistant do?

An Office Administration Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of an office. They perform various tasks such as managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, maintaining files and records, and handling phone calls. They also assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documents, as well as coordinating travel arrangements and expense reimbursements. Additionally, an Office Administration Assistant may be involved in basic bookkeeping duties, such as processing invoices and managing petty cash.

Skills: Office Administration, Administrative Support, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail
Job industry: Administration

How much does Office Administration Assistant make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 4 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Office Administration Assistant a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Office Administration Assistant is typically not a well-paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Office Administration Assistant might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Office Administration Assistant?

High salary for Office Administration Assistant would be somewhere between 56,415 MYR and 74,365 MYR. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Office Administration Assistant in Malaysia?

Living in Malaysia the approximate monthly expenses are: 711 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 51,286 MYR
Estimated Monthly Salary: 4,274 MYR
Estimated Weekly Salary: 986 MYR per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 25 MYR per hour
By working as Office Administration Assistant a person can save up to 142 USD per month or 1,707 USD yearly. Values are pre-tax.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Malaysia, see costs of living in Malaysia.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Philippines.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Office Administration Assistant

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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