Salary of Software Engineer in Malaysia 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

MYR 50,400 / Annual
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 30,000 Average salary: MYR 50,400 Maximum: MYR 72,000

Minimum
MYR 30,000 Average salary
MYR 50,400 Maximum
MYR 72,000

MYR 4,200 / Monthly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 2,500 Average salary: MYR 4,200 Maximum: MYR 6,000

Minimum
MYR 2,500 Average salary
MYR 4,200 Maximum
MYR 6,000

MYR 140 / Daily
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 83 Average salary: MYR 140 Maximum: MYR 200

Minimum
MYR 83 Average salary
MYR 140 Maximum
MYR 200

MYR 26 / Hourly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: MYR 16 Average salary: MYR 26 Maximum: MYR 38

Minimum
MYR 16 Average salary
MYR 26 Maximum
MYR 38

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in Malaysia

Software Engineer Software Engineer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 23 hours ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia BAE Full-time

Location(s): Asia-Pacific & Middle East : Malaysia : Kuala Lumpur BAE Systems Digital...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER/JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

2 weeks 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

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia BLACX Full-time

Software Engineer – AI focused We’re hiring Software Engineers in Malaysia who are genuinely fed up with slow,...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
AESTHETIC DOCTOR	MYR 16,125	View listings
Financial Controller	MYR 13,125	View listings
General Manager	MYR 12,577	View listings
Resident Medical Officer	MYR 11,321	View listings
Legal Counsel	MYR 10,958	View listings
Medical Officer	MYR 10,844	View listings
Construction Manager	MYR 10,750	View listings
RESIDENT DOCTOR	MYR 10,088	View listings
Quality Manager	MYR 118,500	View listings
Procurement Manager	MYR 114,000	View listings

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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is GBP50,400 per year in Malaysia. Salary estimates are based on 15 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 GBP30,000

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in Malaysia is GBP72,000

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: 15 job postings with salary.