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Database Administrator Salary in Malaysia

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The Malaysia median is $69,782 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
$69,782
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,823
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$69,782
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$33.55
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$69,782
Petaling Jaya, MY$69,782
Ipoh, MY$69,782
Malacca, MY$69,782
Kota Bharu, MY$69,782
Kuantan, MY$69,782
Kota Kinabalu, MY$69,782
Kuala Terengganu, MY$69,782
Alor Setar, MY$69,782
Kuching, MY$69,782
Seremban, MY$69,782
Kuala Lumpur, MY$48,896

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Malaysia?
The national median database administrator salary in Malaysia is about RM 284,000 per year (RM 23,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 199,000 to RM 284,000.
Which Malaysia city pays database administrators the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 284,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 199,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about RM 128,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 396,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is database administrator in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.