Software Engineer Salary in Kuala Lumpur
Annual salaries based on 5 verified placements
Typical Annual Salary Range
RM54k – RM168k
Average (p.a.)
RM112k
Median (p.a.)
RM96k
25th Percentile (p.a.)
RM96k
75th Percentile (p.a.)
RM144k
By Seniority Level
senior
Average (p.a.)
RM156k
Median (p.a.)
RM156k
2 salaries reported
mid
Average (p.a.)
RM96k
Median (p.a.)
RM96k
2 salaries reported
entry
Average (p.a.)
RM54k
Median (p.a.)
RM54k
1 salaries reported
By Company Type
mnc
Average (p.a.)
RM104k
Median (p.a.)
RM96k
4 salaries reported
startup
Average (p.a.)
RM144k
Median (p.a.)
RM144k
1 salaries reported
Common Benefits
21 days AL, EPF, SOCSO, comprehensive health, stock options
Recruiter Insights
- Senior SWE at tech MNC. KL salaries ~40-50% of Singapore but closing gap for top talent. Source: Hays 2025.
- Mid-level at MNC shared services centre or tech company. Source: Hays 2025.
- Fresh grad SWE in KL. Grab, Shopee (SEA Group), or global SSC. Source: Hays 2025.
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