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Systems Administrator Salary in Malaysia

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The Malaysia median is $55,530 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$55,530
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,619
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$55,530
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$26.70
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$55,530
Petaling Jaya, MY$55,530
Ipoh, MY$55,530
Malacca, MY$55,530
Kota Bharu, MY$55,530
Kuantan, MY$55,530
Kota Kinabalu, MY$55,530
Kuala Terengganu, MY$55,530
Alor Setar, MY$55,530
Kuching, MY$55,530
Seremban, MY$55,530
Kuala Lumpur, MY$38,822

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in Malaysia?
The national median systems administrator salary in Malaysia is about RM 226,000 per year (RM 18,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 158,000 to RM 226,000.
Which Malaysia city pays systems administrators the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 226,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 158,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about RM 102,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 310,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is systems administrator in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.