💵EPF, SOCSO, EIS dan PCB

Kalkulator Gaji Malaysia

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Sebelum sebarang potongan (EPF, SOCSO, cukai)

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Individu pemastautin, status bujang

Pelepasan peribadi standard RM9,000 sahaja

EPF 11% (pekerja) / 12–13% (majikan)

SOCSO had gaji RM5,000

EIS had gaji RM4,000

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Cara Potongan Gaji Malaysia Berfungsi

Every Malaysian employee's monthly pay packet is subject to three mandatory statutory deductions before you receive your take-home pay: EPF, SOCSO, and EIS. A fourth deduction — PCB (monthly income tax) — applies once your annual income exceeds the personal relief threshold.

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EPF — Employees Provident Fund

The largest deduction. Employees contribute 11% and employers contribute 12–13%. These savings accumulate in your EPF account for retirement withdrawal at age 55 or 60.

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SOCSO — Social Security

Provides coverage for work accidents and permanent disability. Employee rate is 0.5% of insured wages, capped at a monthly wage ceiling of RM5,000.

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EIS — Employment Insurance

Provides job-loss benefits and reskilling support. Both employee and employer each pay 0.2%, capped at RM4,000 monthly wages.

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PCB — Monthly Tax Deduction

Potongan Cukai Berjadual is the monthly instalment of your annual income tax, deducted at source by your employer and remitted to LHDN.

Kadar Caruman Berkanun (2024)

Kadar semasa untuk pekerja sektor swasta di Malaysia.

CarumanPekerjaMajikan
EPF11%12–13%
SOCSO0.5%1.75%
EIS0.2%0.2%
PCB / TaxProgresif

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Understanding Malaysian Salary Deductions

Every Malaysian employee has four mandatory statutory deductions taken from their gross monthly salary before receiving take-home pay. Understanding each deduction — how it is calculated and where the money goes — helps you plan your finances accurately and verify your payslip.

The four deductions are: EPF (Employees Provident Fund / KWSP) for retirement savings, SOCSO (Social Security Organisation / PERKESO) for workplace injury and disability insurance, EIS (Employment Insurance System) for retrenchment benefits, and PCB (Potongan Cukai Berjadual / MTD) which is the monthly income tax withholding remitted to LHDN on your behalf.

Malaysian Salary Deduction Rates 2024

DeductionEmployee RateEmployer RateSalary CapPurpose
EPF / KWSP11%12–13%No capRetirement savings
SOCSO / PERKESO0.5%1.75%RM4,000/mthWork injury & disability
EIS / SIP0.2%0.2%RM4,000/mthRetrenchment benefits
PCB / MTDVaries 0–30%Income tax prepayment

Employer EPF rate: 13% for gross salary ≤ RM5,000; 12% for above RM5,000.

Example: RM5,000 Gross Monthly Salary Breakdown

Single Resident Employee, RM5,000 Gross

Gross SalaryRM 5,000.00
EPF (Employee 11%)− RM 550.00
SOCSO (0.5%, cap RM4,000)− RM 19.75
EIS (0.2%, cap RM4,000)− RM 7.90
PCB / Income Tax (est.)− RM 50.00
Estimated Take-Home Pay≈ RM 4,372

PCB assumes single, resident employee with standard personal relief only. Actual PCB varies with TP1 declarations.

Estimated Take-Home Pay at Different Salary Levels

Gross SalaryEPF (11%)SOCSO + EISEst. PCBEst. Take-Home
RM 2,000RM 220RM 14.30RM 0≈ RM 1,766
RM 3,000RM 330RM 19.30RM 0≈ RM 2,651
RM 4,000RM 440RM 27.90RM 10≈ RM 3,522
RM 5,000RM 550RM 27.65RM 50≈ RM 4,372
RM 7,000RM 770RM 27.65RM 230≈ RM 5,972
RM 10,000RM 1,100RM 27.65RM 600≈ RM 8,272

Estimates for single, resident employee. Use the calculator above for precise personalised figures.

How to Increase Your Take-Home Pay Legally

While EPF and SOCSO are mandatory and fixed, there are legitimate ways to reduce your PCB deduction and keep more of your salary each month:

  • Submit Form TP1 to your employer — declare eligible reliefs such as life insurance premiums, medical expenses, education fees, spouse relief (RM4,000), and child relief (RM2,000 per child) to reduce monthly PCB immediately.
  • Claim Zakat via TP1 — Zakat paid to an official Majlis Agama is a ringgit-for-ringgit tax rebate, not just a relief. RM1 of Zakat reduces your tax bill by RM1 — the most powerful tax reducer available to Muslim taxpayers.
  • Voluntary EPF top-ups — Additional EPF contributions beyond the statutory 11% are tax-deductible up to RM4,000 per year, reducing your chargeable income and subsequent PCB.
  • File your LHDN return early — Submit Form BE by 30 April to claim all eligible reliefs and receive any PCB overpayment as a tax refund promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the take-home pay for a RM3,000 salary in Malaysia?
For a single, resident employee earning RM3,000 gross per month in 2024, approximate deductions are: EPF (11%) = RM330, SOCSO ≈ RM14.75, EIS ≈ RM7.90, PCB ≈ RM0 (below taxable threshold with standard personal relief). Estimated take-home pay is approximately RM2,647. Actual figures depend on tax declarations and employer.
Is EPF deducted from gross or net salary?
EPF is deducted from your gross monthly salary (before any other deductions). The employee rate is 11% of gross salary. The employer contributes an additional 13% (for salaries ≤ RM5,000) or 12% (for salaries above RM5,000). Both contributions are remitted to EPF monthly.
At what income level do I start paying PCB (income tax)?
PCB generally begins when your annual chargeable income exceeds RM5,000 after deducting personal relief (RM9,000) and EPF contributions (up to RM4,000). For a single employee, PCB typically starts at around RM2,500–RM3,000 gross monthly salary. Below this level, PCB is usually RM0.
Are bonuses subject to EPF, SOCSO, and PCB deductions?
Bonuses are subject to EPF deductions (both employee and employer contributions). SOCSO and EIS do not apply to bonuses. Bonuses are included in annual chargeable income for PCB purposes — your employer will adjust PCB in the month the bonus is paid.
What is the SOCSO contribution rate in 2024?
SOCSO contributions are capped at RM4,000 gross salary per month. For employees earning RM4,000 or below: employee pays 0.5%, employer pays 1.75% (First Category — Employment Injury and Invalidity). For employees above RM4,000 or over 60 years: only Employment Injury Scheme applies. Refer to the SOCSO contribution table for exact ringgit amounts.
How can I reduce my monthly PCB deduction legally?
Submit Form TP1 to your employer to declare eligible reliefs: life insurance premiums, medical expenses, education fees, spouse relief (RM4,000), and child relief (RM2,000 per child). If you pay Zakat to an official Majlis Agama, declare it via TP1 — Zakat is a ringgit-for-ringgit tax rebate, reducing tax payable directly.