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Electrical Engineer Salary in Malaysia

The Malaysia median is $72,755 per year, with observed city pay up to Kuala Lumpur at $50,904.

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Electrical Engineer pay in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur leads, Kuala Lumpur trails

The Malaysia national median for a electrical engineer is RM 293,000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about RM 205,000 in Kuala Lumpur to RM 205,000 in Kuala Lumpur (1×).

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. Common screening skills include Circuits, Signal processing, PCB, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about RM 198,100–RM 409,000 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Malaysian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat RM 293,000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Malaysia shows about 1.4% CPI in 2025. A electrical engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Electrical Engineer pay data in Malaysia

Start with the national median (RM 293,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Malaysia hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: RM 198,100 (10th) → RM 293,000 (median) → RM 409,000 (90th). Kuala Lumpur’s observed median is RM 205,000, with a local band about RM 140,000–RM 302,000. If an offer is “at the Malaysia median” but the job is in Kuala Lumpur, you may still be under local market.

National median
$72,755
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,059
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$50,904
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Hourly (national)
$34.98
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Kuala Lumpur, MY$50,904

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median is about RM 293,000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about RM 205,000 to RM 205,000.
Which Malaysia city pays electrical engineers the most?
Kuala Lumpur, MY leads observed metros at about RM 205,000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Malaysia cities have electrical engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed electrical engineer percentiles in MYR on this site.
Is electrical engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +9% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Malaysian industry mix.