However, in terms of overtime hours, respondents within the ship repair sub-sector have a
higher proportion of full-time employees (80%) working overtime per week compared to those
within shipbuilding.
Monthly basic salaries as of December 2017 are generally higher for full-time employees who
are holding positions within MASCO categories 2 and 3. Experienced employees in general
are earning higher monthly basic salaries (and higher maximum salaries) compared to entry-
level employees.
Median Monthly Basic Salary (Full-time Employees) as of December 2017
Experienced employees
MASCO Job Category
Entry-level employees
Minimum
(RM) Maximum
(RM) Minimum
(RM) Maximum
(RM)
21. Mechanical Engineer, Naval 3000 10250 2000 4500
21. Ship Engineer 2750 7250 2000 5250
21. Marine Engineer 3000 8000 2000 5500
21. Ship Construction Engineer 2250 4250 2000 2750
21. Naval Architect 3000 4500 1500 2500
31. Dockmaster, Dry Dock 2000 3000 2000 2250
31. Marine Engineering Technician 3000 3500 2000 2500
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