2024 Rates ยท 0.2% Employee ยท 0.2% Employer ยท Wage Ceiling RM4,000

EIS Calculator Malaysia 2026

Calculate your EIS (SIP โ€” Sistem Insurans Pekerjaan) employee and employer contributions instantly. Based on official PERKESO 2024 rates โ€” 0.2% each side, wage ceiling RM4,000.

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Gross salary before deductions. EIS contributions are capped at RM4,000/month.

EIS Rate (2024)

โ€ข Employee contribution: 0.2% of insured wages

โ€ข Employer contribution: 0.2% of insured wages

โ€ข Wage ceiling: RM4,000/month (max RM8.00 each)

โ€ข Based on PERKESO EIS contribution schedule

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Enter your monthly salary and tap Calculate EIS.

What Is EIS / SIP (Employment Insurance System)?

The Employment Insurance System (EIS), or Sistem Insurans Pekerjaan (SIP) in Malay, is a mandatory social protection scheme that protects employees who lose their jobs involuntarily. It is administered by PERKESO (the same body that manages SOCSO) and governed by the Employment Insurance System Act 2017.

Unlike EPF (a retirement savings account you can withdraw from) or SOCSO (insurance for workplace injuries), EIS acts as a safety net โ€” providing temporary income replacement while you search for a new job, plus access to training and career support.

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Job Search Allowance (JSA)

The core EIS benefit. If you are retrenched, you receive a monthly payment for up to 6 months based on your previous wage, helping cover living costs while job hunting.

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Reduced Income Allowance

If your employer reduces your working hours or salary, EIS can top up a portion of the income reduction โ€” helping you stay employed rather than becoming unemployed.

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Training Allowance & Fee

EIS funds upskilling and reskilling programmes at approved institutions. You receive a training allowance while attending classes, funded separately from your JSA.

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Early Re-employment Allowance

If you find a new job before your JSA runs out, EIS pays a lump-sum bonus for the remaining months โ€” rewarding faster job placement.

Who Must Contribute to EIS?

โœ…Malaysian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 to 60 in the private sector
โœ…Permanent, contract, part-time, and temporary employees
โœ…Employees earning any wage โ€” even below RM1,500 (minimum wage)
โš ๏ธEmployees above 57 who have NEVER contributed before are exempted
โŒSelf-employed individuals (no mandatory EIS coverage)
โŒDomestic workers (maids, gardeners, etc.)
โŒPublic sector / government employees
โŒForeign workers (not covered under standard EIS)

EIS vs SOCSO vs EPF

FeatureEISSOCSOEPF
PurposeJob loss protectionWorkplace injury & invalidityRetirement savings
Employee Rate0.2%0.5% (1st Cat)11%
Employer Rate0.2%1.75% (1st Cat)12โ€“13%
Wage CeilingRM4,000RM5,000No ceiling
Personal AccountNoNoYes
WithdrawableNo โ€” claims onlyNo โ€” claims onlyYes (age 55/60)
Payout TriggerRetrenchment / VSSWork injury / invalidityAge, housing, medical
Admin BodyPERKESOPERKESOKWSP

EIS Contribution Table

Employee 0.2% ยท Employer 0.2% ยท Wage ceiling RM4,000/month ยท Max RM8.00 each side

Salary RangeEmployee (RM)Employer (RM)Total (RM)
RM 30 โ€“ RM 49.990.100.100.20
RM 50 โ€“ RM 99.990.200.200.40
RM 100 โ€“ RM 199.990.400.400.80
RM 200 โ€“ RM 299.990.600.601.20
RM 300 โ€“ RM 399.990.700.701.40
RM 400 โ€“ RM 499.990.900.901.80
RM 500 โ€“ RM 699.991.201.202.40
RM 700 โ€“ RM 899.991.601.603.20
RM 900 โ€“ RM 1,099.992.002.004.00
RM 1,100 โ€“ RM 1,299.992.402.404.80
RM 1,300 โ€“ RM 1,499.992.802.805.60
RM 1,500 โ€“ RM 1,999.993.503.507.00
RM 2,000 โ€“ RM 2,499.994.504.509.00
RM 2,500 โ€“ RM 2,999.995.505.5011.00
RM 3,000 โ€“ RM 3,499.996.506.5013.00
RM 3,500 โ€“ RM 3,999.997.507.5015.00
RM 4,000 and above8.008.0016.00

Contribution amounts follow the official PERKESO EIS contribution schedule and may be adjusted when regulations change. Verify the latest rates at perkeso.gov.my.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This calculator and article are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are estimates and should not be considered financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult the relevant authority, financial institution, or qualified professional before making financial decisions.