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IT Support Specialist vs UX Designer salary

In Malaysia, a ux designer earns about 87% more than a it support specialist $71,747 vs $38,331 per year.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is MYR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Technology
IT Support Specialist
$38,331/yr
Monthly
$3,194
Hourly
$18
Range
$27,986$50,985
10-yr outlook
+6%
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Technology
UX Designer
$71,747/yr
Monthly
$5,971
Hourly
$34
Range
$47,201$101,748
10-yr outlook
+13%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileIT Support SpecialistUX Designer
Entry (10th)$27,986$47,201
25th$33,146$59,486
Median$38,331$71,747
75th$44,645$86,736
Senior (90th)$50,985$101,748

National Malaysia figures in MYR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a it support specialist or ux designer earn more in Malaysia?
A ux designer earns more, at about RM 292,000 per year vs RM 156,000 for a it support specialist — roughly 87% (RM 136,000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Malaysia?
A it support specialist typically earns RM 113,900–RM 207,500, while a ux designer earns RM 192,100–RM 414,100 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Malaysia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a it support specialist averages about RM 13,000 and a ux designer about RM 24,300.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Malaysia, a it support specialist earns about RM 113,900 while a ux designer earns about RM 192,100 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Malaysia, a it support specialist earns about RM 207,500 while a ux designer earns about RM 414,100 per year.
Are it support specialist and ux designer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.