Remote Software Engineer Salaries 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

HAMZA H. - developer in Malaysia
HAMZA H.
Senior Unity Developer with over 6 years of experience

Hamza Hassene brings over six years of experience in Unity development and five years in the virtual reality industry. He's not just familiar with the tools; he knows how to use them to bring ideas to life. Hamza has managed entire projects on his own, showcasing his capability to handle tasks from start to finish. Additionally, he has led development teams on several medium- to large-scale projects.

Aditia P. - developer in Malaysia
Aditia P.
Tech Programmer for web and 3D projects

I am Tech Programmer for web application and 3D animation projects. I have experience in developing blender add-on with python API, create automation for lighting and compositing setup. Also building web application for renderfarm and digital assets management. I often assist the team with technical problem solving and developing strategies that drive the team to succeed the projects and meet the deadline.

raviteja Y. - developer in Malaysia
raviteja Y.
Experienced Full stack developer proficient in Java and ReactJS

Hi. I have been working as Software Developer from the last 5 years. I am known for my troubleshooting and Design skills. I am proficient in Java, Spring, PHP, SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Javascript, React. Also have expertise in Elasticsearch. Graduated from IIT Madras.

Salary reports by technologies

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