Expecting a salary bump? Here's what MY marketers can expect their wages to look like in 2023

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It's no secret that we as a society are living and working through some of the most challenging and uncertain times yet post pandemic. As organisations prepare themselves for the impending challenges that the year ahead will bring, many are looking at hiring trends, job growth and salaries in order to stay ahead of the curve.

After all, staying on top of trends is essential for businesses to attract, retain, and develop the best talent, according to Kirsty Hulston, the regional director at Hays Singapore.

Don't miss: Marketers, here's your 2023 Malaysia salary guide

To help companies keep on top of trends, professional recruitment group Hays has released its 2023 Hays Asia Salary Guide which surveyed 10,191 skilled professionals and 3,630 employers from Singapore, Malaysia, mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan for insight on how they are navigating the evolving work landscape and recruitment strategies.

The guide discovered that staff levels in Malaysia grew by 51.2% in 2022, surpassing their peers in other countries. In fact, Malaysia was the only market that hired above the anticipated rate. A release to the press stated that the Malaysian employment market remained strong in 2023, with the highest percentage of active jobseekers at 33% compared to the other five markets.

For the employees, work flexibility is a strong priority for Malaysians. Additionally, the respondents pointed out that they would prioritise digital training for platforms and tools over hard skills training. Compared to others across Asia, more Malaysian employers were on the lookout for fresh hires with management skills in terms of hard skills.

With that in mind, here are the salaries you can expect in 2023 as a marketer in Malaysia as well as how they have increased or decreased since 2022.