Salary of Software Engineer in Malaysia 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

MYR 53,550 / Annual
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 36,000 Average salary: MYR 53,550 Maximum: MYR 84,000

Minimum
MYR 36,000 Average salary
MYR 53,550 Maximum
MYR 84,000

MYR 4,462 / Monthly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 3,000 Average salary: MYR 4,462 Maximum: MYR 7,000

Minimum
MYR 3,000 Average salary
MYR 4,462 Maximum
MYR 7,000

MYR 149 / Daily
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 100 Average salary: MYR 149 Maximum: MYR 233

Minimum
MYR 100 Average salary
MYR 149 Maximum
MYR 233

MYR 28 / Hourly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 19 Average salary: MYR 28 Maximum: MYR 44

Minimum
MYR 19 Average salary
MYR 28 Maximum
MYR 44

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in Malaysia

SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

19 hours ago

Penang, Penang, Malaysia Creative Precision Engineering Full-time MYR 100,000 - MYR 150,000

SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Responsibilities Work with Mechanical Design Engineer to develop PLC...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

6 days ago

, Penang, Malaysia Creative Precision Engineering Full-time

SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Responsibilities Work with Mechanical Design Engineer to develop PLC...
Software Engineer/Software Senior Engineer

2 months ago

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd Full-time

OverviewLTX Credence Sdn Bhd (A Cohu Company) is hiring Join Our Team. At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
AESTHETIC DOCTOR	MYR 188,555	View listings
Financial Controller	MYR 157,500	View listings
General Manager	MYR 147,060	View listings
Legal Counsel	MYR 131,500	View listings
Procurement Manager	MYR 130,500	View listings
Product Manager	MYR 124,365	View listings
Construction Manager	MYR 122,500	View listings
RESIDENT DOCTOR	MYR 121,071	View listings
FACTORY MANAGER	MYR 114,000	View listings
FINANCE MANAGER	MYR 112,702	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is GBP53,550 per year in Malaysia. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Software Engineer in Malaysia.

The lowest salary of Software Engineer per year in Malaysia is GBP36,000

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in Malaysia is GBP84,000

Data updated: April 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Malaysia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 13 job postings with salary.