Last updated: May 2026
SOCSO Calculator Malaysia — EPF SOCSO EIS Payroll Calculator (2026)
Use this SOCSO calculator with EPF (KWSP) and EIS in one view: PERKESO wage tables (not flat percentages), Third Schedule EPF, RM6,000 ceiling, and estimated PCB. For the full tool list, see our Malaysia pay calculator hub.
Calculate all statutory contributions and net salary in one place
Need the full contribution table? See our Jadual KWSP 2026 — jadual caruman EPF majikan & pekerja (Bahasa Malaysia, with Third Schedule sample table). Malaysia Payroll Report 2026 has citable net pay tables.
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Applied where KWSP permits employee-rate selection; statutory rates override this for some employee types.
EPF SOCSO EIS calculation examples (Malaysia 2026)
Illustrative monthly figures for a Malaysian employee under 60 (verify with KWSP Third Schedule & PERKESO tables):
RM3,000 gross
EPF (approx.): ~RM330 employee / ~RM390 employer
Employer 13% tier often applies at this wage band
RM5,000 gross
EPF (approx.): ~RM550 employee / ~RM600 employer
Common SME salary; SOCSO/EIS within RM6k ceiling
RM10,000 gross
EPF (approx.): ~RM1,100 employee / ~RM1,200 employer
SOCSO/EIS capped at RM6,000 wage ceiling
For exact amounts, use the calculator above or read our Jadual KWSP 2026 (BM) guide.
Malaysia Statutory Contribution Rates 2025-2026
| Contribution | Employee Rate | Employer Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPF (≤RM5,000) | 11% | 13% | Standard rate |
| EPF (>RM5,000) | 11% | 12% | Voluntary excess allowed separately |
| EPF (Malaysian age 60+) | 0% | 4% | Third Schedule Part E |
| EPF (non-Malaysian from Aug 1998) | 2% | 2% | Effective Oct 2025 Third Schedule Part F |
| SOCSO Cat 1 | Table-based | Table-based | Under 60; max RM6,000 wage |
| SOCSO Cat 2 | RM0 | Table-based | 60 and above; max RM6,000 wage |
| EIS | Table-based | Table-based | Max RM6,000 wage |
Sources: KWSP EPF contribution rates and PERKESO SOCSO/EIS contribution rates
2025 vs 2026 Rate Comparison
EPF
2025: 11% employee, 12-13% employer
2026: No major published changes
SOCSO
2025: Wage-table based
2026: Continue table-based approach
EIS
2025: 0.2% employee + 0.2% employer
2026: No major published changes
Statutory Contributions Key Facts
EPF Act 1991
SOCSO Act 1969
EIS Act 2017
15th of following month
Up to RM4,000/year
RM6,000/month
RM6,000/month
18-60 years old
10% (EPF)
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HavaHR applies KWSP Third Schedule and PERKESO tables automatically — payslips, Borang EA and remittance-ready totals from one employee record.
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Kalkulator SOCSO & gaji (Bahasa Malaysia)
Kalkulator SOCSO mengira caruman PERKESO mengikut jadual gaji — bukan peratus mudah. Gabungkan dengan EPF (KWSP) dan EIS di atas untuk anggaran gaji bersih. Selepas itu, lihat kalkulator gaji Malaysia dan kalkulator OT jika ada kerja lebih masa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EPF contribution rate in Malaysia 2026?
EPF (KWSP) contribution rates in Malaysia: Malaysian employees below 60 generally contribute 11%. Employers contribute 13% for monthly wages of RM5,000 or below, or 12% when wages exceed RM5,000. Employees aged 60+ and non-Malaysian employees have different Third Schedule rates.
How is SOCSO calculated in Malaysia?
SOCSO (PERKESO) is calculated using official wage tables, not a fixed percentage. For First Category (Employment Injury + Invalidity), rates range from RM0.10 to RM29.75 employee share based on wage bands. The wage ceiling is RM6,000/month from 1 October 2024.
What is EIS contribution rate in Malaysia?
EIS (Employment Insurance System) contribution is table-based and approximately 0.2% from employee plus 0.2% from employer. The wage ceiling is RM6,000/month from 1 October 2024. EIS applies to eligible employees aged 18-59.
What is the EPF contribution for employees above 60?
For Malaysian citizens aged 60 and above, the employee EPF share is 0% and employer share is 4%. Permanent residents and older pre-1998 non-Malaysian members generally use 5.5% employee plus 6-6.5% employer rates. SOCSO moves to Second Category (Employment Injury only).
Is EPF mandatory for all employees in Malaysia?
EPF is mandatory for Malaysian citizens and permanent residents employed in the private sector. From the October 2025 contribution month, non-Malaysian citizen employees who became members from 1 August 1998 use the Third Schedule Part F rate of 2% employee and 2% employer. Domestic servants and self-employed have different rules.
What is the maximum EPF contribution in Malaysia?
There is no maximum wage ceiling for EPF contributions. The percentage applies to the full wages. However, for tax relief purposes, employee EPF contributions are capped at RM4,000 per year.