🇲🇾 Engineering #salary Comparison by Specialization (Monthly Gross) #mechanical Engineering = RM3,000 – RM9,000: Mid-range. Roles in #hvac, manufacturing, and M&E project supervision. #electrical Engineering = RM3,200 – RM10,000: Slightly higher due to electrical licensing (#chargeman, PW4, etc.). #civil / #structural Engineering Engineering = RM3,000 – RM9,500: Common in infra/building; peaks with RE/PD roles. #instrumentation & #control (I&C) = RM5,000 – RM9,000: Specialized, high demand in oil & gas, #chemical, and power plants. #data Center Engineering (#mep/Facility) = RM5,500 – RM15,000+: High growth; #cdcp/ #cdcs/ #cdce certified engineers are in short supply. #oil & #gas (Project / Field) = RM6,000 – RM18,000+: Very high for offshore/remote sites; comes with risk and travel. #building Services (MEP) = RM3,200 – RM7,500: Increases with special projects (#hospitals, #labs, DC). #telecommunication Engineering = RM3,500 – RM8,000: #5g rollout and #fiber infra make this attractive.. #software / Embedded Systems = RM4,000 – RM12,000+: Higher ceiling; demand from #tech firms and startups. #renewable Energy / #solar = RM4,000 – RM10,000: Gaining traction; site experience + solar design is valuable. #maintenance / #facility Management = RM3,500 – RM9,000: Strong in high-value assets (hospitals, DCs, airports). Note: #salaries vary based on experience, certifications, and specific project requirements. 💡 Key Factors That #influence Salary Differences: Licensing & #certification - Roles requiring certifications (e.g., CDCP, RE, PE, Chargeman) pay more. #project Criticality - Higher standards mean that Data centers, oil & gas, and cleanrooms pay more. #work Location - Remote/offshore jobs offer higher salaries (with allowances). #risk & Complexity - Dangerous or mission-critical environments come with hazard pay. Industry #profit Margin - Oil & gas and data centers yield higher salaries due to capital intensity. 📈 Overall Salary Growth in #malaysia Average Salary Increments: According to #mercer's Total Remuneration Survey, median salary increases rose from 4.8% in 2022 to 5.0% in 2023, with a projected increase of 5.1% in 2024. Industry #leaders: The Energy and High-Tech sectors led salary growth in 2023, with increases of 6.5% and 6.1% respectively. 🌟 Emerging #trends Data Center #expansion: Malaysia, particularly Penang, is becoming a hub for semiconductor and data center investments, leading to increased demand for engineers in these sectors. #green Energy Transition: There's a growing emphasis on renewable energy projects, creating opportunities for engineers with expertise in sustainable technologies. Source: #jobstreet Malaysia 2023–2024 reports, #hays Asia Salary Guide, Mercer's Total Remuneration Survey, Financial Times, #randstad, and industry insights from #construction jobs. #dc #datacenter #datacentre #malaysia #malaysian