Data and AI salaries in Malaysia
The median executive Data and AI salary in Malaysia is MYR 304,800 per year, with the market band from MYR 304,800 to MYR 304,800 (michaelpage.com.my, 2026-08-31).
By seniority
executive (Low quality data)
- Median
- MYR 304,800
- per month
- MYR 25,400
This level publishes a median only; no percentiles are available.
Single published role: Head of Data MYR305,000 annual = RM25,400/mo. Median-only convention (p25=p75=0).
lead (Low quality data)
- P25
- MYR 195,000
- Median
- MYR 210,000
- P75
- MYR 238,800
- per month
- MYR 17,500
About MYR 17,500 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026 (n=3): Master Data Manager MYR180k; Business Analytics Manager MYR210k; Data Science Manager MYR268k (annual/12). Single source.
senior (Medium quality data)
- P25
- MYR 167,400
- Median
- MYR 177,000
- P75
- MYR 205,200
- per month
- MYR 14,750
About MYR 14,750 per month at the median.
Michael Page 2026 Analytics (n=6): Data Analyst MYR155k; Data Engineer MYR165k; BI Analyst MYR175k; Statistician MYR179k; Data Architect MYR214k; Data Scientist MYR231k (annual/12). Cross-check: Reeracoen Data Scientist to RM167k/yr sits in the lower half.
Sources for these numbers
- https://www.michaelpage.com.my/salary-benchmark-tool?discipline=Technology§or=Analytics
- 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.