2024 Rates · Employee 11% · Employer 12–13% · Dividend Compounding

EPF Calculator Malaysia

Project your EPF / KWSP retirement savings with your current balance, monthly salary, annual increments, and dividend compounding — with a full year-by-year breakdown.

Projection only. Actual EPF dividends vary yearly. This calculator assumes a fixed rate — results are estimates, not guarantees.

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How EPF Savings Work

EPF (Employees Provident Fund), or KWSP (Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja), is Malaysia's mandatory retirement savings scheme. Every private-sector employee and their employer make monthly contributions, which are invested and earn an annual dividend declared by EPF. The power of EPF lies in compound dividends over decades — even moderate salary earners can accumulate significant retirement savings.

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Employee (11%)

You contribute 11% of your gross salary every month. For salaries above RM5,000, you may opt for a lower 9% rate (but 11% is the default and recommended for maximum savings).

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Employer (12–13%)

Your employer contributes 13% of your salary if your monthly pay is ≤RM5,000, or 12% above that. This is paid on top of your salary — it's free money added to your retirement savings.

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Annual Dividend

EPF invests the pooled funds and declares a dividend each January. The dividend is credited to your balance and compounds over time. Over the last decade, dividends have ranged from 5.2% to 6.9%.

EPF Account Structure (from May 2024)

75%Akaun Persaraan

Retirement savings only. Cannot be withdrawn before age 55 (or 60 for full withdrawal).

15%Akaun Sejahtera

Partial withdrawals allowed for housing, education, health, and hajj purposes.

10%Akaun Fleksibel

Fully flexible — can be withdrawn at any time with no restrictions via i-Akaun.

EPF Dividend History

Declared annual dividend rates for Akaun Persaraan (conventional) and Akaun Sejahtera (conventional), 2016–2023.

YearAkaun PersaraanAkaun Sejahtera
20235.50%4.50%
20225.35%4.75%
20216.10%5.65%
20205.20%4.90%
20195.45%5.00%
20186.15%5.90%
20176.90%6.70%
20165.70%5.70%

Source: EPF Malaysia (KWSP). Pre-2023 columns reflect Account 1 / Account 2 rates before the restructuring. Shariah dividend rates differ slightly.

EPF Basic Savings Benchmarks

EPF publishes age-based Basic Savings targets. Aim to meet or exceed these thresholds for a financially secure retirement.

Age 25

RM6,100

Age 30

RM22,300

Age 35

RM52,200

Age 40

RM92,100

Age 45

RM144,600

Age 50

RM209,700

Age 54

RM240,000

Age 55

RM600,000*

*RM600,000 at age 55 is EPF's recommended retirement adequacy target, providing ~RM2,500/month for 20 years. Basic Savings benchmarks are for Akaun Persaraan only. Source: KWSP.

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Disclaimer: This calculator and article are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are estimates and should not be considered financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult the relevant authority, financial institution, or qualified professional before making financial decisions.