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Civil Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The Malaysia median is $62,656 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$62,656
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,234
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$62,656
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$30.12
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$62,656
Petaling Jaya, MY$62,656
Ipoh, MY$62,656
Malacca, MY$62,656
Kota Bharu, MY$62,656
Kuantan, MY$62,656
Kota Kinabalu, MY$62,656
Kuala Terengganu, MY$62,656
Alor Setar, MY$62,656
Kuching, MY$62,656
Seremban, MY$62,656
Kuala Lumpur, MY$43,736

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median civil engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 255,000 per year (RM 21,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 178,000 to RM 255,000.
Which Malaysia city pays civil engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 255,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 178,000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 121,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 353,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is civil engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.