Software Engineer

Software Engineer salaries in Malaysia typically range from RM4,800 to RM9,610 per month, based on 1126 submissions on PAYGAP Asia.

The median Software Engineer total compensation in Malaysia is RM6,500 per month, based on 1126 submissions on PAYGAP Asia.

Median Software Engineer monthly total compensation in Malaysia by years of experience: • 0–2: RM4,800 • 3–5: RM7,000 • 6–10: RM10,363 • 11–14: RM15,000 • 15+: RM13,100

Median Software Engineer monthly total compensation in Malaysia by seniority: • Entry: RM4,333 • Associate: RM6,000 • Senior: RM9,800 • Manager: RM13,417

Median Software Engineer monthly total compensation in Malaysia by gender: • Male: RM6,800 • Female: RM5,455 • Non-bin.: RM5,000

The top industries for Software Engineer salary submissions in Malaysia are Tech, Banking & Finance, Manufacturing, Consulting, Telecommunications, and Professional Services.

The data was last updated on October 8, 2026.

No. These figures cover full-time, part-time, and contract roles, excluding internships.

The Software Engineer category includes Backend Software Engineer, Blockchain Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Embedded Systems Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Frontend Software Engineer, Full-Stack Software Engineer, Mobile Software Engineer, Networking Engineer, Quantitative Developer, Salesforce Developer, Virtual Reality Software Engineer, and other related job titles.