Remote Software Engineer Salary in Malaysia

How much do remote developers in Malaysia expect to make? $60,403 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Malaysia are around average for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$60,403USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$71,474USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Malaysia with another location.

Compare with:
Singapore
Malaysia remote developer salaryMalaysia
Front-end Developer
$57,722
$68,588
Back-end Developer
$57,813
$72,064
Data Scientist
$61,286
$74,222
App Developer
$55,036
$70,122
DevOps Engineer
$63,570
$79,600

English Proficiency in Malaysia

high
#26
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Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in Malaysia

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Malaysia are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Malaysia, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Malaysia with Arc

Mohamed K. - developer in Malaysia
Mohamed K.
Senior Full Stack Developer

I am a passionate developer who has more than 10 years of experience in Full Stack Development. In my challenging career path, I am experienced in **PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, Express, Fastify, React, Nextjs, Laravel, MySQL, and MongoDB**

Hasnain A. - developer in Malaysia
Hasnain A.

**I am Hasnain Abbas**, a **Software Engineer** with over 7 years of experience. I specialize in **large-scale mobile app development** with expertise in **React Native**, **Kotlin for Android**, and **Swift & Objective-C for iOS**. With a strong foundation in **full-stack development**, I can also work on building robust web applications using **Next.js** and **Express.js**. My career began with working on **native Android development**, where I spent a year before transitioning into cross-platform mobile development using React Native. Currently, at **MoneyLion, which is** a leading US fintech company, I **lead a group of mobile developers** for one of the company’s major **revenue-generating products.**. Tech stack: React Native, React.js, Next.js, Express.js, Typescript, JavaScript, native Android with Java/Kotlin, and native iOS development with Swift/Obj-C.

Mohd H. - developer in Malaysia
Mohd H.

As an innovative Mobile Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience, I've dedicated my career to developing standout Android and iOS applications. My journey through fintech and media has seen me working on cutting edge, user-centric solutions for companies like Media Prima Digital and Star Media Group. Whether it’s weaving Kotlin, Swift, or Flutter into seamless experiences or leveraging the power of Jetpack Compose, I transform ideas into intuitive and engaging apps. I'm passionate about continuous learning and staying ahead with the latest trends, always aiming to elevate the user experience to new heights.

Salary reports by technologies

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