The main concern when getting a job is always about getting paid. If not, why do you bother to look for a job? Getting to know the salary market rate can help you determine a lot of factors:
- If looking for a job in central area is better or moving back to your hometown would be a better choice?
- How much should you demand if you are being selected?
- Are you underpaid? If yes, negotiate with your boss about it.
- Are you overpaid? If yes, you should perform more than expected.
Below are the salary market rates in Malaysia sampled from salary data of Jobstreet, excluding bonus and other compensations: