Malaysia SOCSO Calculator 2026

Malaysia SOCSO Calculator: Instantly estimate employee and employer SOCSO contributions based on monthly salary.

This tool helps employees and employers estimate monthly and annual PERKESO / SOCSO contribution amounts in Malaysia.

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What is SOCSO in Malaysia?

SOCSO, also known as PERKESO, is Malaysia's social security organisation. It provides protection and financial assistance to employees who suffer workplace injuries, occupational diseases, disability or employment-related risks.

SOCSO is an important part of Malaysia's payroll system together with EPF, EIS and PCB. While EPF focuses on retirement savings, SOCSO focuses on employee protection.

How Does SOCSO Work?

Employers and employees contribute to SOCSO every month through payroll. The contribution amount depends on the employee's monthly salary and the contribution schedule issued by PERKESO.

Employers are responsible for registering eligible employees, calculating the required contribution and remitting the payment to PERKESO.

Who Needs To Contribute To SOCSO?

Most employees working under a contract of service in Malaysia are generally covered by SOCSO. Both employers and employees may be required to contribute according to the applicable contribution category.

The employee contribution is usually deducted from monthly salary, while the employer contribution is paid separately by the employer.

Benefits Provided Under SOCSO

SOCSO provides several forms of protection for eligible employees and their dependants.

How Is SOCSO Calculated?

SOCSO contributions are calculated based on monthly wages and the official PERKESO contribution table. The contribution is shared between employer and employee.

Our SOCSO Calculator above gives a quick estimate of monthly and annual SOCSO contributions based on salary.

Example SOCSO Calculation

For an employee earning RM5,000 per month, both the employer and employee contribute to SOCSO according to the applicable contribution category.

The calculator above estimates the employee contribution, employer contribution, total monthly SOCSO and total annual SOCSO.

Why SOCSO Is Important

SOCSO helps protect employees from financial hardship caused by workplace accidents, disability or employment-related risks.

Without SOCSO, employees may need to bear medical costs, income loss and rehabilitation expenses themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOCSO mandatory in Malaysia?

Yes. SOCSO is generally mandatory for eligible employees and employers in Malaysia.

Who manages SOCSO?

SOCSO is managed by PERKESO, Malaysia's Social Security Organisation.

Does SOCSO reduce take-home pay?

Yes. The employee portion of SOCSO is deducted from monthly salary.

Who pays SOCSO contributions?

Both employers and employees contribute according to the applicable PERKESO contribution schedule.

Can I calculate annual SOCSO contributions?

Yes. This calculator estimates both monthly and annual SOCSO contributions.

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