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QA Engineer Salary in Malaysia

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The Malaysia median is $62,656 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$62,656
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,234
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$62,656
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$30.12
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$62,656
Petaling Jaya, MY$62,656
Ipoh, MY$62,656
Malacca, MY$62,656
Kota Bharu, MY$62,656
Kuantan, MY$62,656
Kota Kinabalu, MY$62,656
Kuala Terengganu, MY$62,656
Alor Setar, MY$62,656
Kuching, MY$62,656
Seremban, MY$62,656
Kuala Lumpur, MY$43,982

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median qa engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 255,000 per year (RM 21,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 179,000 to RM 255,000.
Which Malaysia city pays qa engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 255,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 179,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 116,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 356,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is qa engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.