Barista salary in Kuala Lumpur
A typical Barista in Kuala Lumpur is advertised at
RM2,250
a month
Most Kuala Lumpur ads for this role sit between RM2,050 and RM2,525 a month, from 27 local listings.
That is RM150 above the national typical of RM2,100 for this role. See the national figure and other states.
This is what employers advertise, not what lands in your bank account. Malaysian ads often quote a wide range, and a figure may be basic pay or basic pay plus allowances, the ad rarely says which. Treat it as a yardstick to check an offer against, not a promise.
If your pay sits below the Kuala Lumpur median for Barista, see how to negotiate a higher salary.
A state figure appears only with at least 20 local ads behind it. From live JobStreet Malaysia listings, read 27 September 2026. Other Kuala Lumpur salaries.