How much does a software developer make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 4,902 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,990
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,900 |
| 57. North Macedonia estimate | $14,210 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $13,990 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $13,480 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $441 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystRM 59,640
- Web developerRM 54,360
- Software programmerRM 54,310
- Software testerRM 56,140
- Data administratorRM 55,050
- Systems administratorRM 54,870
- Networks engineerRM 56,970
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedRM 57,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 4,902 a month, RM 58,820 a year.
How much does a software developer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 48,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 70,620.
Which country pays a software developer the most?
United States, with a median of $134,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software developer make more in Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $134,900 a year against $13,990 in Malaysia, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, a software developer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: RM 59,640 a year against RM 58,820 for a software developer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate