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Principal Electrical Engineer

Average Principal Electrical Engineer Salary in Malaysia

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RM 200,000
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Avg. Base Salary (MYR)
25%
MYR 115k
MEDIAN
MYR 200k
75%
MYR 305k

The average salary for a Principal Electrical Engineer is RM 200,000 in 2025

Base Salary
RM 115k - RM 305k
Bonus
RM 7k - RM 63k
Total Pay
RM 117k - RM 484k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 18 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Principal Electrical Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
80%
Vision
60%

Gender Breakdown for Principal Electrical Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Principal Electrical Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Principal Electrical Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Principal Electrical Engineer that oversees more junior Principal Electrical Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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