In The News: Salary Survey 2020

Published date: January 10, 2020

In 2020, the continuing of digitalisation in Malaysia will drive demand beyond the technology sector as companies seek professionals to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to accelerate digitalisation efforts.

According to the survey, professionals looking to stay in their current jobs can expect an increment from 3-8% while those moving jobs can expect an increment of 15-20%, and if professionals possesses niche skill sets can expect up to 30% increment. Career progression and a good working culture and environment will also be a top driver in retaining talents aside from the competitive remuneration.

“Talents with niche skills who are changing jobs are looking at an increment of up to 30% due to demand outstripping supply. Professionals in procurement and logistics (89%), accounting and finance (75%) and engineering (75%) are optimistic about opportunities in their industry as they have been early adopters of technology and are experiencing the middle wave where digitalisation has already begun to impact the way they do their job,” said Kimberlyn Lu, country manager of Robert Walters Malaysia.

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Get in touch with us at malaysia@robertwalters.com or call us at +603 2380 8700 to know more on the latest market trends and job opportunities.

In The News: Salary Survey 2020

In 2020, the continuing of digitalisation in Malaysia will drive demand beyond the technology sector as companies seek professionals to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to accelerate digitalisation efforts.

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