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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Malaysia 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Malaysia?


Average Monthly Salary
8,590 MYR
( 103,000 MYR yearly)

LOW
3,190
MYR
AVERAGE
8,590
MYR
HIGH
14,700
MYR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia typically earns around 8,590 MYR. Salaries range from 3,190 MYR (lowest average) to 14,700 MYR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Science and Technical Services domain in Malaysia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist6,460 MYR
3D Printing Specialist6,120 MYR
Algorithm Developer8,330 MYR
Analytical Chemist12,700 MYR
Anthropologist9,490 MYR
Archeologist8,530 MYR
Assistant Breeder4,250 MYR
Astronomer15,300 MYR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist12,100 MYR
Behavior Analyst8,500 MYR
Behavior Intervention Specialist8,740 MYR
Behavior Specialist8,370 MYR
Biochemist14,200 MYR
Biofuels Processing Technician5,560 MYR
Biofuels Production Manager10,100 MYR
Biologist13,400 MYR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer5,230 MYR
Biomedical Scientist13,800 MYR
Biophysicist13,700 MYR
Chemical Engineer6,720 MYR
Chemical Technologist6,440 MYR
Chemist13,000 MYR
Chief Robotics Integration Officer10,000 MYR
Chief Technologist12,500 MYR
Climate Change Analyst9,180 MYR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist13,800 MYR
Computer Scientist10,900 MYR
Conservation Scientist11,100 MYR
Data Science Specialist8,650 MYR
Data Scientist10,800 MYR
DNA Analyst14,000 MYR
Ecologist10,400 MYR
Economic Development Specialist10,800 MYR
Flavourist4,690 MYR
Food Scientist9,090 MYR
Forensic Scientist11,800 MYR
Formulation Technologist5,250 MYR
Fraud Investigator6,800 MYR
Genomics Scientist14,100 MYR
Geographer7,580 MYR
Geographic Information Systems Technician4,990 MYR
Geological Data Technician4,750 MYR
Geological Technician6,070 MYR
Geologist11,800 MYR
Geomatics Scientist11,100 MYR
Geophysical Data Technician4,320 MYR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist10,700 MYR
Global Technical Lead14,600 MYR
Hydrologist9,480 MYR
Industrial Ecologist9,360 MYR
Intelligence Analyst7,970 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect7,490 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst7,280 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant8,000 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer6,900 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist6,910 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst5,740 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst6,120 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist6,460 MYR
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician5,100 MYR
Knowledge Management Specialist6,850 MYR
Lab Analyst5,860 MYR
Lab Manager9,650 MYR
Lab Technician4,070 MYR
Laboratory Manager9,360 MYR
Laboratory Researcher6,180 MYR
Laboratory Technician4,330 MYR
Life Sciences Analyst9,210 MYR
Life Scientist10,700 MYR
Marine Architect8,870 MYR
Marine Biologist10,000 MYR
Marine Superintendent6,010 MYR
Materials Analyst5,880 MYR
Materials Scientist10,500 MYR
Mathematician11,400 MYR
Medical Scientist14,200 MYR
Metallurgist10,000 MYR
Meteorologist10,300 MYR
Microbiologist14,100 MYR
Natural Language Processing Researcher8,620 MYR
Natural Resource Specialist8,080 MYR
Natural Resources Analyst9,000 MYR
Natural Sciences Manager13,000 MYR
Neurotechnology Specialist11,900 MYR
Nuclear Engineer14,900 MYR
Physical Scientist11,100 MYR
Physicist14,000 MYR
Political Scientist10,500 MYR
Polygraph Examiner3,800 MYR
Polysomnographic Technologist6,700 MYR
Product Development Scientist11,700 MYR
Quantitative Research Analyst9,730 MYR
Quantitative Researcher9,070 MYR
Quantum Algorithm Developer8,100 MYR
Quantum Computing Engineer7,520 MYR
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer6,620 MYR
Quantum Computing Specialist7,820 MYR
Radiation Protection Specialist7,570 MYR
Refrigeration Technician3,150 MYR
Research Scientist9,800 MYR
Risk Safety Engineer6,060 MYR
Robotics Architect8,380 MYR
Scientific Photographer6,290 MYR
Scientific Programmer8,310 MYR
Scientist10,200 MYR
Service Engineer6,250 MYR
Service Technician4,240 MYR
Social Science Research Assistant6,070 MYR
Social Scientist10,500 MYR
Sociologist10,400 MYR
Soil Scientist9,010 MYR
Statistical Analyst5,980 MYR
Statistical Assistant4,500 MYR
Statistician9,220 MYR
Survey Analyst5,880 MYR
Survey Researcher5,640 MYR
Surveying and Mapping Technician3,950 MYR
Team Leader8,960 MYR
Technical Manager9,220 MYR
Technical Officer4,090 MYR
Technical Service Director12,900 MYR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist6,440 MYR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager14,800 MYR
Technical Services Research Associate6,640 MYR
Technical Services Research Coordinator7,290 MYR
Technician3,960 MYR
Water Ecologist11,900 MYR
Wearable Technology Developer7,000 MYR
Wearables Specialist6,180 MYR
Wildlife Biologist10,000 MYR


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Malaysia

Median and salary distribution Malaysia Science and Technical Services monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,950 MYR or more
10% of people earn
6,770 to 7,950 MYR
20% of people earn
4,190 MYR or less
65% of people earn
4,190 to 6,770 MYR
Minimum Salary
3,190 MYR
Median
7,940 MYR
Maximum
14,700 MYR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia range from 3,190 MYR (starting average salary) to 14,700 MYR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Science and Technical Services is 7,940 MYR, implying that half of the workforce in Malaysia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia earn less than 6,120 MYR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 9,390 MYR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Science and Technical Services in Malaysia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 4,190 MYR to 6,770 MYR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 4,190 MYR mark, while 10% ranged from 6,770 MYR to 7,950 MYR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,950 MYR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Malaysia costs anywhere from 33,100 MYR to 99,200 MYR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Science and Technical Services / Malaysia

Salary comparison by gender Malaysia Science and Technical Services monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Science and Technical Services in Malaysia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
8,950 MYR
Female-6%
8,380 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Malaysia for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Malaysia
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Science and Technical Services / Malaysia

How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia Science and Technical Services
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Malaysia / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Malaysia
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Malaysia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Science and Technical Services / Malaysia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Malaysia Science and Technical Services
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46% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Science and Technical Services / Malaysia


50 MYR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia is 50 MYR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia is 18 MYR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Ampang7,820 MYR
Ipoh9,180 MYR
Johor Bahru8,660 MYR
Klang7,970 MYR
Kota Kinabalu8,530 MYR
Kuala Lumpur9,310 MYR
Kuching8,340 MYR
Petaling Jaya9,050 MYR
Shah Alam8,860 MYR
Subang Jaya8,130 MYR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Malaysia is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
6,340 MYR
Public Sector+9%
6,900 MYR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,940 MYR and 9,390 MYR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Science and Technical Services in Malaysia ranges from 3,190 MYR to 6,120 MYR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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