Data Scientist Salary Malaysia 2026
Median: RM4,231/month · Mean: RM5,288/month (Information & Communication sector, DOSM 2024). Data Analyst and Data Scientist are often confused — but pay differs by 50-80%.
Data Analyst (0–2 yrs)
RM4.5k–7k
SQL + Excel + BI tools
Data Scientist (3–5 yrs)
RM7k–14k
Python + ML models
Lead / Staff DS
RM15k–25k+
MNC or remote US
Salary by Role & Experience
Data Analyst and Data Scientist are often confused — but pay differs by 50-80%. Scientists build ML models; analysts report on historical data. Moving from analyst to scientist typically needs Python + stats upskilling.
| Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Junior Data Analyst | RM3,500 – RM5,500 |
| Data Analyst (2–4 yrs) | RM5,500 – RM8,500 |
| Data Scientist (3–5 yrs) | RM7,000 – RM14,000 |
| Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer | RM12,000 – RM20,000 |
| Staff / Principal DS | RM18,000 – RM30,000 |
| Remote (US/EU/SG) | RM20,000 – RM45,000+ |
Your Take-Home Pay After EPF/Tax
Data roles often include stock/RSU at tech companies. Vesting schedule matters for true total comp — calculate base salary take-home below.
Monthly Salary Calculator Malaysia 2026
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Your Salary Breakdown
Gross Salary
RM 5,000.00
Take Home Pay
RM 4,305.25
86.1% of gross salary
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This Sector vs Others
Data roles cluster in KL (banks, Grab, Shopee, Carsome), Cyberjaya (MNCs like Accenture, Telekom), Penang (manufacturing analytics). Remote roles are location-agnostic.
| Industry / Sector | Median 2024 | Mean 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & quarrying | RM4,450 | RM5,904 |
| Financial & insurance/takaful | RM4,483 | RM4,625 |
| Information & communication | RM4,231 | RM5,288 |
| Real estate activities | RM4,698 | RM5,009 |
| Professional, scientific & technical | RM1,947 | RM2,431 |
| Transportation & storage | RM3,752 | RM4,741 |
| Education | RM3,677 | RM4,670 |
| Human health & social work | RM3,610 | RM4,501 |
| Services (overall) | RM2,894 | RM3,831 |
| Public administration & defence | RM2,643 | RM3,323 |
| Water, sewerage & waste management | RM2,576 | RM3,249 |
| Manufacturing | RM2,490 | RM3,278 |
| Wholesale & retail trade | RM2,490 | RM3,001 |
| Construction | RM2,051 | RM3,035 |
| Accommodation & F&B services | RM1,947 | RM2,648 |
| Electricity, gas & air conditioning | RM1,947 | RM2,737 |
| Administrative & support services | RM1,912 | RM2,540 |
| Agriculture | RM1,698 | RM2,409 |
Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey Report 2024. Sectors ranked by median. Mean values can be inflated by high-earner outliers.
Salary by State
| State / Territory | Mean Monthly Wage 2024 |
|---|---|
| W.P. Putrajaya | RM5,091 |
| W.P. Kuala Lumpur | RM4,782 |
| Selangor | RM4,052 |
| Pulau Pinang | RM3,934 |
| W.P. Labuan | RM3,812 |
| National average | RM3,652 |
Top 5 states by mean monthly salary. Source: DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey 2024.