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Software Engineer Salary in Kuala Lumpur

Based on 5 verified salary placements

Typical Salary Range

RM54kRM168k

MedianRM96k

Average

RM112k

Median

RM96k

25th Percentile

RM96k

75th Percentile

RM144k

By Seniority Level

senior

Average

RM156k

Median

RM156k

2 salaries reported

mid

Average

RM96k

Median

RM96k

2 salaries reported

entry

Average

RM54k

Median

RM54k

1 salaries reported

By Company Type

mnc

Average

RM104k

Median

RM96k

4 salaries reported

startup

Average

RM144k

Median

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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