Automotive paint sludge (APS) contains valuable material which can be recovered by microwave-assisted pyrolysis as studied by previous researchers. In this study, combined application of microwave absorber and catalyst are studied in order to study the effect of both components in microwave-assisted pyrolysis of APS. Activated carbon and ZSM-5 acted as microwave absorber and catalyst, respectively were used to investigate their effect on pyrolytic oil produced from APS. By using One-Factor-At-Time (OFAT) analysis, results showed that at 1000W power level, 30 minutes radiation time, 6% activated carbon loading and 1.5% catalyst loading, the process was capable to produce highest oil yield of 7.75% pyrolytic oil as compared to other parameters. On the other hand, physical and chemical properties of pyrolytic oil produced via this process was also improved.