Part-Time Jobs in Malaysia & What They Actually Pay
Typical hourly and monthly pay for the most common part-time jobs in Malaysia in 2026 — from retail and F&B to delivery, events and tutoring. Every rate is compared against the RM1,700 minimum wage so you can see what a job is really worth.
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Part-Time Pay by Job (2026)
| Job | RM / hour | Est. monthly (20 hrs/wk) | vs min wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail assistant / cashier Retail & F&B |
RM10–14 | RM870–1,220 | +22% |
| F&B crew / waiter / barista Retail & F&B |
RM10–15 | RM870–1,300 | +22% |
| Warehouse packer / sorter Logistics |
RM10–18 | RM870–1,570 | +22% |
| Sales promoter Retail & F&B |
RM12–18 | RM1,040–1,570 | +47% |
| Call centre / customer service Admin |
RM12–18 | RM1,040–1,570 | +47% |
| Event crew / usher Events |
RM12–20 | RM1,040–1,740 | +47% |
| Childcare / babysitter Care |
RM13–18 | RM1,130–1,570 | +59% |
| Admin / data entry Admin |
RM13–20 | RM1,130–1,740 | +59% |
| Food delivery rider Gig |
RM13–20 | RM1,130–1,740 | +59% |
| Barista (specialty café) Retail & F&B |
RM14–22 | RM1,220–1,910 | +71% |
| In-person private tutor Tutoring |
RM25–60 | RM2,180–5,220 | +206% |
| Freelance design / content Freelance |
RM30–80 | RM2,610–6,960 | +267% |
| Online tutor Tutoring |
RM50–100 | RM4,350–8,700 | +511% |
Monthly estimate assumes ~87 hours/month (20 hours a week). “vs min wage” compares the lower end of each range to the statutory floor of RM8.18/hour.
How Much Do Part-Time Jobs Pay in Malaysia?
The legal starting point is the minimum wage of RM1,700 a month, which translates to roughly RM8.18 per hour for hourly-paid and part-time workers. As of August 2025 there are no more exemptions — every employer, from a one-person shop to a multinational, must meet this floor. In practice, most basic part-time roles in retail and food & beverage pay a little above it, around RM10–14 an hour.
Pay rises with skill and inconvenience. Night shifts, weekend roadshows and physically demanding warehouse work push rates into the RM13–20 band. Skill-based work is where the real money is: in-person tutoring runs RM25–60 an hour, and online tutoring or coaching can reach RM50–100. Working 20 hours a week, a basic job brings in roughly RM870–1,220 a month, while skilled work can clear RM2,000 on the same hours.
Watch the real rate, not the headline one. Food-delivery riders are often quoted at RM13–20 an hour, but that is gross — once you subtract petrol, phone data and bike wear, take-home is meaningfully lower. Use the take-home calculator for salaried roles, and remember that genuine part-time employees are entitled to EPF and SOCSO, while independent gig workers are not automatically covered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum pay for a part-time job in Malaysia?
The 2026 minimum wage is RM1,700 a month, about RM8.18 per hour for hourly-paid workers. Since August 2025 it applies to every employer with no exemptions, so any legitimate part-time job should pay at least this rate.
Which part-time jobs pay the most?
Skill-based work pays the most per hour — online tutoring (RM50–100), in-person tutoring (RM25–60) and freelance design or content (RM30–80). Among non-skilled roles, warehouse, event crew and food delivery top the RM13–20/hour band.
Do part-time workers get EPF and SOCSO?
Yes — part-time employees earning wages are entitled to EPF (KWSP) and SOCSO/EIS just like full-time staff, under the Employment (Part-Time Employees) Regulations. Independent gig riders working as contractors are not automatically covered, though SOCSO has a self-employment scheme.
Is the quoted delivery-rider rate take-home pay?
No. Food-delivery earnings of RM13–20/hour are gross. After petrol, phone data and vehicle wear, your real hourly take-home is lower — factor those costs in before comparing it to an employed role that pays the same headline rate.