What are the contributions rates for Category 1?

For employees under 60 (Category 1): workers contribute roughly 0.5% and employers contribute approximately 1.75% of monthly wages, up to a statutory ceiling cap of RM6,000.

SOCSO (PERKESO) Contribution Calculator

Estimate medical insurance and work injury premium shares for PERKESO Category 1 citizens up to the modern RM6,000 salary limits.

SOCSO Settings

Define wages for PERKESO

Monthly Wages (RM)

Applicable wages subject to SOCSO caps (Max ceiling RM6,000)

Total Monthly SOCSO PremiumPERKESO 2026 Compatible

RM 123.75/ premium

Provides coverage for Employment Injury and Invalidity Scheme benefits. Contributions are capped at RM6,000 monthly wage bounds.

Employee Share (0.5%)RM 27.50Deducted from wage

Employer Share (1.75%)RM 96.25Paid on top of wage

Wage Ceiling Notice: Starting late 2024, the PERKESO statutory wage ceiling was raised from RM5,000 to RM 6,000.00. If your salary exceeds RM6,000, your individual employee share will cap at RM30.00, and your employer's liability will cap at RM105.00 each month.

Please Note: This calculator provides an estimate only and is not an official LHDN ( Hasil ), KWSP or PERKESO statutory submission tool. Actual PCB, EPF, SOCSO and EIS amounts may vary depending on employee status, residency, tax relief eligibility, rebates (e.g. spouse/children declarations), TP1/TP3 information, prior employment records within the year, and official updates. Please verify calculation figures against official LHDN portal, KWSP booklets, PERKESO schedules, or consult with a certified payroll/tax compliance specialist.

Comprehensive Social Coverage

The Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) offers employee security in the face of workplace crises. Under Category 1 (the Employment Injury and Invalidity Scheme), workers are protected against temporary or permanent disablement, occupational sickness, and clinical rehabilitation costs.

These benefits can be activated when commuting to work or executing direct business functions, keeping employees financially cushioned.

The Raised RM6,000 Siling Wage Barrier

To sustain inflation and provide bigger claim payouts during health challenges, the Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources raised the SOCSO sliding wage cap from RM5,000 to RM6,000.

Wages exceeding RM6,000 are taxed flat based on the upper bracket rate. This change guarantees that workers earning higher salaries qualify for premium compensation during disability claims.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SOCSO or PERKESO is the Social Security Organisation in Malaysia, which provides medical protection, disability pensions, and workplace injury coverage.

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Verified Official Government Sources

We encourage you to audit and verify your tax/salary breakdowns against the latest official Malaysian government directives and statutory booklets:

LHDN / HASiL (Inland Revenue Board)

Official agency governing personal income tax e-Filing, CP39, and PCB computerized policies.

KWSP / EPF (Employees Provident Fund)

Mandatory retirement savings schema, interest rates, and Form 17A contribution policies.

PERKESO / SOCSO (Social Security)

Disability schemas, table schedules, and standard employer/employee Category 1/2 rates.

PERKESO EIS / SIP (Employment Insurance)

Job loss safety plans, application process, and 0.2% rate policies.