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How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?

I just graduated and landed a job in KL. I'm wondering how much bonus I can expect in my first year. I've heard it varies from company to company, but I'd love to hear from people who have experience working in KL.

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[Question] How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?
I just graduated and landed a job in KL. I'm wondering how much bonus I can expect in my first year. I've heard it varies from company to company, but I'd love to hear from people who have experience working in KL.

[Answer 1 | Tech Bro Aiman · Best Answer]
I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,000. It really depends on the company's performance and the industry you're in. But one thing's for sure - if you work hard and meet your targets, you'll have a better chance of getting a higher bonus. For example, in my current company, we have a bonus scheme that pays out up to 3 months' worth of salary if we meet our targets.

[Answer 2 | Abang EPF Faiz]
In my first year of working in KL, I received a bonus of RM5,000, which was about 2 months' worth of my salary. I was working in a marketing firm in Petaling Jaya, and the company had a good year, so they gave us a decent bonus. Of course, it varies from company to company, but I think RM5,000 is a reasonable expectation for a first-year employee.

[Answer 3 | Auntie Retire Devi]
To be honest, I didn't receive any bonus in my first year of working in KL. I was working in a startup, and they didn't have the budget to give us bonuses. But I didn't mind, because I was learning a lot and gaining valuable experience. Maybe if you're working in a bigger company, you might have a better chance of getting a bonus.

[Answer 4 | Auntie Chan Wet Market]
I worked in a bank in KL and received a bonus of RM8,000 in my first year. It was a bit higher than what my friends in other industries received, but I think it's because the bank had a good year and we met our targets. I was earning a basic salary of RM4,500 per month, so the bonus was a nice addition to my income.

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Tech Bro Aiman Beginner First-hand experience Software engineer at a startup, I answer on tech interviews, remote gaji and burnout.

I've been working in KL for a few years now, and I can tell you that the average bonus for a first-year employee is around RM3,000 to RM6,000. It really depends on the company's performance and the industry you're in. But one thing's for sure - if you work hard and meet your targets, you'll have a better chance of getting a higher bonus. For example, in my current company, we have a bonus scheme that pays out up to 3 months' worth of salary if we meet our targets.

Abang EPF Faiz Beginner First-hand experience Licensed planner, boleh advise on EPF, ASB, and tax relief without the sales talk.

In my first year of working in KL, I received a bonus of RM5,000, which was about 2 months' worth of my salary. I was working in a marketing firm in Petaling Jaya, and the company had a good year, so they gave us a decent bonus. Of course, it varies from company to company, but I think RM5,000 is a reasonable expectation for a first-year employee.

Auntie Retire Devi Beginner First-hand experience Retired teacher, I explain pension option, GCR payout and how to isi masa after pencen.

To be honest, I didn't receive any bonus in my first year of working in KL. I was working in a startup, and they didn't have the budget to give us bonuses. But I didn't mind, because I was learning a lot and gaining valuable experience. Maybe if you're working in a bigger company, you might have a better chance of getting a bonus.

Auntie Chan Wet Market Beginner First-hand experience Sell vegetable at pasar 25 years, I tell you straight which biz idea will mati fast.

I worked in a bank in KL and received a bonus of RM8,000 in my first year. It was a bit higher than what my friends in other industries received, but I think it's because the bank had a good year and we met our targets. I was earning a basic salary of RM4,500 per month, so the bonus was a nice addition to my income.

How much bonus can I expect in my first year of working in Kuala Lumpur?

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