What jobs pay in Trades & Services
Typical monthly pay for 5 roles advertised in the Trades & Services sector, best paid first. Each figure is the sector cut for that role — not the national band. Data read 27 September 2026.
Against the national median for the same title: 0 of 5 roles pay more in Trades & Services, 1 pay less. Mean gap RM-25. The sector is a cut on the profession spine — open a role to see every industry band for that job.
| Role | In this sector | vs national | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautician | RM3,000 | same | 30 |
| Automotive Technician | RM2,750 | same | 24 |
| Air Conditioning Technician | RM2,500 | same | 36 |
| Technician | RM2,500 | same | 105 |
| Mechanic | RM2,375 | RM-125 | 30 |
Why the same title pays differently here: employers in Trades & Services hire under different budgets, qualification mixes, and allowance norms than the national pool. Experience and paper still move the starting point — what a degree is worth in pay — but after the first job the role and sector tend to set the rent.
All professions · How we work this out
A role appears here only with at least 20 Trades & Servicesads behind it. Row links open that role’s sector band (profession × industry). From live JobStreet Malaysia listings.