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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Malaysia

The Malaysia median is $85,419 per year, with observed city pay up to Kuala Lumpur at $59,843.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is MYR). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Aerospace Engineer pay in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur leads, Kuala Lumpur trails

The Malaysia national median for a aerospace engineer is RM 344,000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about RM 241,000 in Kuala Lumpur to RM 241,000 in Kuala Lumpur (1×).

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. Common screening skills include Aerodynamics, CAD, Materials, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about RM 232,500–RM 480,200 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Malaysian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat RM 344,000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Malaysia shows about 1.4% CPI in 2025. A aerospace engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Aerospace Engineer pay data in Malaysia

Start with the national median (RM 344,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Malaysia hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: RM 232,500 (10th) → RM 344,000 (median) → RM 480,200 (90th). Kuala Lumpur’s observed median is RM 241,000, with a local band about RM 164,000–RM 353,000. If an offer is “at the Malaysia median” but the job is in Kuala Lumpur, you may still be under local market.

National median
$85,419
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,127
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$59,843
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Hourly (national)
$41.07
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Kuala Lumpur, MY$59,843

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median is about RM 344,000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about RM 241,000 to RM 241,000.
Which Malaysia city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Kuala Lumpur, MY leads observed metros at about RM 241,000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Malaysia cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed aerospace engineer percentiles in MYR on this site.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Malaysian industry mix.