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Chemical Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Malaysia median is $73,713 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$73,713
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,143
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$73,713
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$35.44
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$73,713
Petaling Jaya, MY$73,713
Ipoh, MY$73,713
Malacca, MY$73,713
Kota Bharu, MY$73,713
Kuantan, MY$73,713
Kota Kinabalu, MY$73,713
Kuala Terengganu, MY$73,713
Alor Setar, MY$73,713
Kuching, MY$73,713
Seremban, MY$73,713
Kuala Lumpur, MY$51,599

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 300,000 per year (RM 25,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 210,000 to RM 300,000.
Which Malaysia city pays chemical engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 300,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 210,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 143,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 418,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.