Data Scientist Salary in Malaysia
Market range
RM4,000 – RM15,000per month
RM48,000 – RM180,000 a year
By experience level
| Level | Monthly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Entry0–2 years | RM4,000 – RM6,500 | RM48,000 – RM78,000 |
| Mid3–5 years | RM6,500 – RM10,000 | RM78,000 – RM120,000 |
| Senior6+ years | RM10,000 – RM15,000 | RM120,000 – RM180,000 |
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.