Software Engineer Salary in Malaysia

Updated on Mar 28, 2025

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As of 2025, the average salary for Software Engineer in Malaysia starts from RM3k per year and goes up to RM28k per year.

0-2 years

RM3k-RM5k per annum

3-6 years

RM6k-RM9k per annum

7-10 years

RM10k-RM15k per annum

10+ years

RM18k-RM28k per annum

Software Engineer Salary Trend in Malaysia

Software Engineer Salaries in Other Locations

Timor-Leste
$8k - $50k
Djibouti
DJF12L - DJF40L
Yemen
YER8k - YER60k
Japan
¥3M - ¥25M
Mayotte
€24k - €180k
Prizren, Kosovo
€12k - €100k
Taiwan
NT$60k - NT$400k
Macedonia
€400 - €5k
El Salvador
$12k - $50k
Sri Lanka
LKR 80k - LKR 500k

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About Software Engineer

A software engineer is a person who applies principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software work. They can work in various industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, or entertainment. Software engineers are responsible for creating and maintaining the software that powers our modern world.

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About Malaysia

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers including the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.

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