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Data Scientist Salary in Malaysia

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The Malaysia median is $58,970 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
$58,970
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,914
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$58,970
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$28.35
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$58,970
Petaling Jaya, MY$58,970
Ipoh, MY$58,970
Malacca, MY$58,970
Kota Bharu, MY$58,970
Kuantan, MY$58,970
Kota Kinabalu, MY$58,970
Kuala Terengganu, MY$58,970
Alor Setar, MY$58,970
Kuching, MY$58,970
Seremban, MY$58,970
Kuala Lumpur, MY$41,279

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Malaysia?
The national median data scientist salary in Malaysia is about RM 240,000 per year (RM 20,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 168,000 to RM 240,000.
Which Malaysia city pays data scientists the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 240,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 168,000 per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about RM 111,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 350,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is data scientist in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.