SOCSO Maximize Monthly Salary Ceiling Limit

Starting from 1 September 2022, the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) increased the maximum SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Limit from RM4,000 to RM5,000. Because statutory contribution brackets affect all salaried employees, businesses must review their payroll settings immediately. Fortunately, AutoCount Cloud Payroll already supports the updated SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Limit tables.

What Is the New SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Limit?

Previously, the statutory monthly wage threshold was capped at RM4,000. Now, the official ceiling has officially increased to RM5,000. Therefore, employers must adjust their monthly payroll contribution deductions to remain fully compliant with Malaysian law. In addition, human resource teams should verify both employee and employer contribution amounts before finalizing monthly payouts.

Why the SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Limit Increase Is Important

Upgrading the wage ceiling ensures that Malaysian workers receive broader social security protection and enhanced medical coverage. Moreover, adopting the latest rate tables protects companies from statutory non-compliance penalties. For employers, automated calculations reduce human errors during monthly reconciliation. Likewise, payroll administrators can process monthly salaries faster and with greater confidence.

Employer Checklist: Comply with the SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Limit

To maintain smooth payroll processing, employers should take the following steps:

• First: Review your current company payroll settings and employee wage profiles.
• Second: Update the statutory wage ceiling to RM5,000 in your payroll system.
• Third: Verify both SOCSO and EIS contribution calculations against the new schedule.
• Finally: Download the official gazetted rate tables for your company records.

Download Official SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Tables

To download the official government gazette tables, please refer to the links below:

• EIS Schedule: Official EIS Amendment Act A1657
• SOCSO Schedule: Official SOCSO Amendment Act A1658

Need Help with Your SOCSO Monthly Salary Ceiling Setup?

If your team requires assistance updating AutoCount Cloud Payroll, Presoft is here to help. Meanwhile, our consultants can review your system configurations and answer any compliance questions regarding SOCSO and EIS contributions. Therefore, contact Presoft today to ensure seamless, compliant payroll processing.

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中文版本 (Chinese Version): 社险受保提高顶薪上限

自 2022 年 9 月 1 日起，马来西亚社会保障组织（SOCSO）正式将每月最高顶薪上限由 RM4,000 提高至 RM5,000。因此，企业应尽快更新薪资系统以符合最新法规。此外，AutoCount Cloud Payroll 已全面支援最新缴费率，协助企业轻松完成薪资合规作业。如有疑问，欢迎随时联系 Presoft 专业顾问团队。