Data Scientist Salary in Malaysia
Market range
RM3,800 – RM16,000per month
RM45,600 – RM192,000 a year
By experience level
| Level | Monthly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Entry0–2 years | RM3,800 – RM6,000 | RM45,600 – RM72,000 |
| Mid3–5 years | RM6,000 – RM9,500 | RM72,000 – RM114,000 |
| Senior6+ years | RM9,500 – RM16,000 | RM114,000 – RM192,000 |
How we built these numbers
Gross monthly pay, before EPF/CPF and tax, for permanent roles. Bands are built from reported-pay datasets and recruiter salary guides, not from listings on this site — we do not yet have enough salary-disclosing job ads to publish our own figures. Individual offers vary with company size, funding stage, and whether the employer is a local firm or a multinational.
Malaysia sources
Last reviewed July 2026.