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Electrical Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The Malaysia median is $71,993 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$71,993
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,995
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$71,993
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$34.61
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$71,993
Petaling Jaya, MY$71,993
Ipoh, MY$71,993
Malacca, MY$71,993
Kota Bharu, MY$71,993
Kuantan, MY$71,993
Kota Kinabalu, MY$71,993
Kuala Terengganu, MY$71,993
Alor Setar, MY$71,993
Kuching, MY$71,993
Seremban, MY$71,993
Kuala Lumpur, MY$50,371

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median electrical engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 293,000 per year (RM 24,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 205,000 to RM 293,000.
Which Malaysia city pays electrical engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 293,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 205,000 per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 140,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 409,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is electrical engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.