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Data Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Malaysia median is $85,261 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
$85,261
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,101
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,261
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$40.99
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$85,261
Petaling Jaya, MY$85,261
Ipoh, MY$85,261
Malacca, MY$85,261
Kota Bharu, MY$85,261
Kuantan, MY$85,261
Kota Kinabalu, MY$85,261
Kuala Terengganu, MY$85,261
Alor Setar, MY$85,261
Kuching, MY$85,261
Seremban, MY$85,261
Kuala Lumpur, MY$59,707

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median data engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 347,000 per year (RM 28,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 243,000 to RM 347,000.
Which Malaysia city pays data engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 347,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 243,000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 157,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 499,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is data engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.