Cybersecurity salaries in Malaysia
The median executive Cybersecurity salary in Malaysia is MYR 336,000 per year, with the market band from MYR 306,000 to MYR 366,000 (michaelpage.com.my, 2026-08-31).
By seniority
executive (Low quality data)
- P25
- MYR 306,000
- Median
- MYR 336,000
- P75
- MYR 366,000
- per month
- MYR 28,000
About MYR 28,000 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026: CISO MYR276,000; Cybersecurity Director MYR396,000 (n=2, annual/12). Single recruiter.
lead (Low quality data)
- P25
- MYR 171,000
- Median
- MYR 174,000
- P75
- MYR 177,000
- per month
- MYR 14,500
About MYR 14,500 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026: IT Security Manager MYR168,000; IT Audit Manager MYR180,000 (n=2, annual/12).
senior (Medium quality data)
- P25
- MYR 171,000
- Median
- MYR 172,800
- P75
- MYR 174,000
- per month
- MYR 14,400
About MYR 14,400 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026: IT Security Engineer MYR170,000; IT Security Consultant MYR175,000 (annual/12). Cross-check: Reeracoen Cybersecurity Specialist to RM200k/yr just above.
Sources for these numbers
- https://www.michaelpage.com.my/salary-benchmark-tool?discipline=Technology§or=Leadership
- https://www.michaelpage.com.my/salary-benchmark-tool?discipline=Technology§or=Infrastracture
- https://www.reeracoen.com.my/en/articles/top-10-high-paying-jobs-in-malaysia-2025
These are market medians. Your own quote also depends on your current pay, your walk-away floor, and the package you need. Get your personal quote.