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Software Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Malaysia median is $53,319 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$53,319
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,447
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$53,319
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$25.63
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$53,319
Petaling Jaya, MY$53,319
Ipoh, MY$53,319
Malacca, MY$53,319
Kota Bharu, MY$53,319
Kuantan, MY$53,319
Kota Kinabalu, MY$53,319
Kuala Terengganu, MY$53,319
Alor Setar, MY$53,319
Kuching, MY$53,319
Seremban, MY$53,319
Kuala Lumpur, MY$37,348

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Malaysia?
The national median software engineer salary in Malaysia is about RM 217,000 per year (RM 18,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 152,000 to RM 217,000.
Which Malaysia city pays software engineers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 217,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 152,000 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about RM 101,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 312,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is software engineer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.