Bro. Rule of thumb should be dollar to dollar about 20 percent less. Ur current 11k now best scenario is should be about 9k. 6k in Sg not a lot particularly if u are already servicing a house loan now in Malaysia.
6k then u need 1k for rent. Then ur Malaysia home about 700 sgd? Assuming 500k house. Left 4.3, minus expenses maybe 1.5k. U 11k salary and single u cannot save 4.5k a month?

I did my calculations also coz I was hoping for an offer similar like urs. After calculate the little extra is not worth leaving my family and kid.

For the Bachelor Computer Science specialize in Software Engineering fresh graduate who plans to work in Singapore, what is the range of their salary? >2.4ksgd?

Instead of the salary, actually what I more concern is the technical test.... saw many different technical test and those questions are hard, probably screw up...

So should I change to Software engineer?  My tester friend told me there's higher challenging and pressure for Software engineer compared to tester. I believed higher pressure and challenging = earn more money. 

Age: 27
Education: Diploma in Mech Eng
Current Position: Senior technician
Jobscope: Sheet Metal Works, Laser cutting program, material planning, job planning
Salary: RM3K
Company: -
Working Experience: 5 years

Underpaid, but very hard to jump

Yes, I am in my 3rd year of doing part time degree which is half way through.

But I am not sure what would the path be after I completed my degree later on.

yea this sums it up quite well. i'm not a local grad but it doesn't really matter..
i guess if you're progressing well in the actuarial department and also passing exams, i would say it is common to earn more than 200k/annum including bonuses before you are 30.. but beyond that then it's pretty much the same world as everyone else.. the gaps won't be that big as you go up the ranks

hi there shifus

I want to ask about IT career since  want to work at Singapore

is it easier to get a job and visa as:

1. mobile developer - android
2. Back end engineer - java
3. java engineer - server side
4. front end engineer
5. SAP related work

Which one is easier? or you have any other suggestions?
Should I get job experience first in KL?
I would like to know the challenges we encounter as well as the salary growth

Job Title : Data Analyst Associate
Job Description : Analyse client's data and build interactive graphical dashboard for them as well as building predictive models
Age : 23
Years spent in company : 7 months
Industry : Consulting
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level :Associate
Experience before joining (years) : 0
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree in Information System (Business Analytics)
Location : Big 4
Basic Salary : RM 3600

A small update since I last posted, managed to get a slight increment due to good performance despite working for few months only 🤣. Can’t wait for end of year increment

All Taiko can give some advice on my job career. I'm 37 and staying in KL now. I received offer from Intel and signed the offer letter dy, going to report work soon. At the same time i received offer from Mimos malaysia. Their offer base salary is higher than Intel but Mimos is contract base given 1 year for new employee.
Now I'm in the dilemma choosing which one to go, but of course i need to report myself to Intel first while thinking.
Let me break down a bit on these two company.

Intel
Salary: RM11500
contractual bonus: 1.5 month
bonus: performance and quaterly
medical coverage: RM8k (include family)
EPF: 14%

Mimos:
salary: RM13k
bonus: 1 - 2 months (Not sure HR got tipu or not)
EPF: 12%
Contract basis: 1 year.

The dilemma because I got family and kids plus my property is in KL also. Any advise on this Mimos company?

it does not matter these days whether it is permanent or contract position. if the company is not doing well, they will still retrench you regardless but of course contract positions will be the first to go.

mimos offers higher pay and you dont have to be seperated from your family. what I would suggest you do, is to report to work in intel first while waiting for the offer from mimos. you may also stall them for a month. that will buy you sometime to decide and let you have a flavour of the environment in intel.

Job Title : Mobile Software Developer (Android)
Job Desciption : Project Maintenance like add/edit Mobile Apps Feature, Basically Programming/Coding
Age : 23
Years spent in company : around 1 year and months+
Company : Consider MNC? Not really sure though
Industry : Software Vendor
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Executive
Experience before joining (years) : Straight join in after Internship in the Company
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree in Computer Science related
Location : Selangor
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 40-45

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 3600 + 200
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : around 1 month

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Panel clinic
Transport Benefits : Public Transport to Client Site Claims
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : -
Flexi Working Hours : -
Other Benefits : Annual company trip

Hi guys, New Member here, I would like to ask,
- Is my current job consider Average in market?
- How much Raise I should expect by the end of the year? Personally I think I performing well and meet expectations.

Thanks!

Job Title :  Software Developer
Job Desciption : Full Stack Developer
Age : 23
Years spent in company : 3months
Company : MNC, not very sure.
Industry : Fintech
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Executive
Experience before joining (years) : 0.5years
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree in Computer Science related
Location : Selangor
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 40-45

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 4200 + 500. Exclude lunch allowance
Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Panel clinic
Transport Benefits : Gym, mobile and merchandise discounts.
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : -
Flexi Working Hours : -
Other Benefits : Parking?

can actually ask more than that like 4.3 - 4.5k? 

Job Title : Mobile App Dev (iOS)
Job Desciption : Develop apps for clients
Age : 26+
Years spent in company : 2years 1month
Company : SME? Employee count < 150
Industry : Saas
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Junior
Experience before joining (years) : ~1yr - not as mobile dev but still IT-related
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Degree
Location : PG
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 40-45

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM3350 + RM120
Contractual Bonus (months): -
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : ~1month

Benefits (where relevant) :
Health Benefits : Panel Clinics, Limited insurance coverage
Transport Benefits : -
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : -
Flexi Working Hours : Yes
Other Benefits : Optical, Dental

Quick QS, wonder if you know about the salary market in SG? I got an offer but the interviewer were asking for my expected package. I'm not really sure if I should just ask for the same figure as what I'm getting now or should I raise my expectation. One thing to take note is, my professional qualification (Huawei & Juniper certified in networking) but it wasnt their favor one. So this part makes me wonder about my asking price.

Just some update on my job after finish my 6 month probation.

This is my previous one
And this is my current one

Job Title : Java Developer
Job Desciption : Back end Java Developer
Age : 23
Years spent in company : 7 month
Company : Private local company
Industry : IT, Fintech
Tenure : Permanent
Employment Level : Specialist
Experience before joining (years) : 0 (fresh grad)
Highest paper qualification/ education background : Comp Sc Degree Major in AI
Location : Bangsar South
Average Working Hours Per Week (incl lunch hours): 9h/day, mon-fri

Monetary Payout
Basic Salary + Fixed Allowance : RM 4500 + RM100
Contractual Bonus (months): -
Performance, Variable Bonus & Commissions (months) : 2-6mths

Benefits (where relevant) : Snack allowance, birthday, marriage, newborn child bonus
Health Benefits : Group insurance full coverage, medical card, 1k combined optical and dental benefit
Transport Benefits : Can claim parking, can claim car loan interest, travel also claimable and have daily allowance
Mobile / Internet / Gadget Benefits : Can claim phone bill
Flexi Working Hours : Yes, can come at 10am, no clock in out
Other Benefits : Friendly boss, near house (can walk 10 min)

I think it is a very decent increment  
Maybe I will stay here for a bit before exploring others, environment really good for learning especially fresh grad, and then there's the pay

Hey pal! Thanks for the feedback!

In fact I've search through glassdoor and payscale before I come to ask.

I found I'm actually like 20% underpaid from my current position (work exp + certification) in kch swk (place of less IT company, have to suck it up in order to get a living), but the figure itself (currency aside) is what the average in SG market. Which making me a dilemma whether to just to tell the HR dollar for dollar or I put slight higher for negotiation.

I figured I'm being underpaid for a while now. Thanks for confirming    Staying to get a bit more experience for my resume before moving. What do you guys reckon the average salary of an iOS dev (w/ 2y+ experience) in Malaysia is?

Hey pal! Instead of giving the dollar to dollar compares, I got another offer again.

Company originated in SG but they wanted to hire an infra engineer for their branch in Taiwan, and they are offering me quite an attractive package. Work location is at Taipei, with accommodation provided and monthly travel (Go back Msia) allowance. Probation is 3-6months depends on work performance, and 1 month pro-rated bonus upon confirmation. Pay wise will be in NTD but rate is convert from SGD.

Very attractive package to me, but what I'm worried is culture shock.