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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Malaysia median is $38,085 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$38,085
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,170
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$38,085
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$18.31
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$38,085
Petaling Jaya, MY$38,085
Ipoh, MY$38,085
Malacca, MY$38,085
Kota Bharu, MY$38,085
Kuantan, MY$38,085
Kota Kinabalu, MY$38,085
Kuala Terengganu, MY$38,085
Alor Setar, MY$38,085
Kuching, MY$38,085
Seremban, MY$38,085
Kuala Lumpur, MY$26,537

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 155,000 per year (RM 12,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 108,000 to RM 155,000.
Which Malaysia city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 155,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 108,000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 71,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 214,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.