Software engineer salary in Malaysia

The average salary for a Software Engineer is RM 5,342 per month in Malaysia. This figure is based on 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 13 September 2026.

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Software Engineer salaries typically range between a low of RM 2,961 and a high of RM 9,635 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineer include Cheras at RM 6,898 per month, Kuala Lumpur at RM 5,688 per month and Bayan Lepas at RM 5,401 per month.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineer include Xchanging Malaysia Sdn Bhd ($137,994 per year) and Ria Money Transfer ($117,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average RM 35,460 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average RM 3,515 per month
• Principal Software Engineer: Average RM 11,683 per month
• Senior Software Engineer: Average RM 7,961 per month
• Software Engineer Intern: Average RM 16,922 per year
• Staff Software Engineer: Average RM 119,135 per year