What jobs pay in Penang
Typical monthly pay for 8 roles with enough Penang job ads to be sure of the figure. Data read 27 September 2026.
| Role | Typical pay | Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineer | RM5,075 | 32 |
| Process Engineer | RM5,000 | 25 |
| Business Development Executive | RM4,500 | 23 |
| Sales Executive | RM4,250 | 53 |
| Account Executive | RM3,750 | 24 |
| Technician | RM2,500 | 31 |
| Retail Sales Assistant | RM2,225 | 33 |
| Sales Assistant | RM1,975 | 20 |
Pay in Penang reads against the cost of living there. A figure that looks high in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor can go further in a state where rent and daily costs are lower, so compare the band to what you would spend, not just to the national median.
Other states with data
All professions (national bands) · How we work this out
A role appears here only with at least 20 Penang ads behind it, so smaller states show fewer roles. From live JobStreet Malaysia listings.