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Electrician Salary in Malaysia

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The Malaysia median is $41,034 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$41,034
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,415
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$41,034
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$19.73
varies by city

Electrician salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$41,034
Petaling Jaya, MY$41,034
Ipoh, MY$41,034
Malacca, MY$41,034
Kota Bharu, MY$41,034
Kuantan, MY$41,034
Kota Kinabalu, MY$41,034
Kuala Terengganu, MY$41,034
Alor Setar, MY$41,034
Kuching, MY$41,034
Seremban, MY$41,034
Kuala Lumpur, MY$28,748

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make in Malaysia?
The national median electrician salary in Malaysia is about RM 167,000 per year (RM 13,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 117,000 to RM 167,000.
Which Malaysia city pays electricians the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 167,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays electricians the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 117,000 per year for a electrician.
What is the typical salary range for a electrician in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about RM 82,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 231,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have electrician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is electrician in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.