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Project Manager Salary in Malaysia

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The Malaysia median is $66,587 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$66,587
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,553
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$66,587
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$32.01
varies by city

Project Manager salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$66,587
Petaling Jaya, MY$66,587
Ipoh, MY$66,587
Malacca, MY$66,587
Kota Bharu, MY$66,587
Kuantan, MY$66,587
Kota Kinabalu, MY$66,587
Kuala Terengganu, MY$66,587
Alor Setar, MY$66,587
Kuching, MY$66,587
Seremban, MY$66,587
Kuala Lumpur, MY$46,685

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in Malaysia?
The national median project manager salary in Malaysia is about RM 271,000 per year (RM 22,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 190,000 to RM 271,000.
Which Malaysia city pays project managers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 271,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays project managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 190,000 per year for a project manager.
What is the typical salary range for a project manager in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about RM 121,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 390,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have project manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is project manager in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.