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Corporate Attorney Salary in Malaysia

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. The Malaysia median is $108,358 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is MYR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$108,358
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,042
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$108,358
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$52.10
varies by city

Corporate Attorney salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$108,358
Petaling Jaya, MY$108,358
Ipoh, MY$108,358
Malacca, MY$108,358
Kota Bharu, MY$108,358
Kuantan, MY$108,358
Kota Kinabalu, MY$108,358
Kuala Terengganu, MY$108,358
Alor Setar, MY$108,358
Kuching, MY$108,358
Seremban, MY$108,358
Kuala Lumpur, MY$75,924

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in Malaysia?
The national median corporate attorney salary in Malaysia is about RM 441,000 per year (RM 36,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 309,000 to RM 441,000.
Which Malaysia city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 441,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 309,000 per year for a corporate attorney.
What is the typical salary range for a corporate attorney in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, corporate attorney pay commonly spans from about RM 185,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 707,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have corporate attorney salary data?
Pay by Role publishes corporate attorney pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is corporate attorney in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Paralegal.