Salary & Benefits

My salary progression in finance over 8 years

by Jacelyn Tan·February 15, 2026

Year 1 RM3,200. Year 3 RM5,500 after moving. Year 5 RM7,200 promoted. Year 7 RM9,500 moved. Year 8 RM11,000 counter-offer. Every big jump came from a company move.

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Comments (2)

Winson Lee88

Every jump came with a company move in my experience too. Staying loyal to one employer for more than 3 years rarely pays.

Aileen Yap61

Finance career ladders in Malaysia are slower than tech. The patience needed is real but the later-stage pay is worth it.