How do median wages for Malaysian men and women compare monthly?

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Median Monthly Wages for Men Consistently Higher Than Women in Early 2023

In the first three months of 2023, formally employed men in Malaysia consistently earned a higher median monthly wage compared to women. This trend persisted across January, February, and March, with specific figures indicating the disparity. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) defines wages broadly, encompassing bonuses, commissions, and allowances, and uses the median to provide a more representative average, unaffected by extreme values.
January Wages Showed a Modest Gender Gap

For January, male workers recorded a median monthly wage of RM2,800, while female workers earned RM2,782. This represents a difference of RM18 between the median earnings of men and women in the formal employment sector during that month.
February Saw a Decline in Median Wages for Both Genders

The median monthly wages for both men and women experienced a decrease in February compared to January. Men's median wage dropped to RM2,600, and women's median wage fell to RM2,500. This indicates a general downward trend in median earnings for formal workers during February, with men still maintaining a higher median income.
March Revealed Wage Increases, Though the Gap Remained

March saw a recovery in median monthly wages for both genders relative to February. Men's median wage saw an approximate increase of RM64, reaching a higher figure than women's. Women's median wage also increased by approximately RM45 compared to the previous month. Despite these gains, the median earnings for men remained above those of women.

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