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Copywriter Salary in Malaysia

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The Malaysia median is $42,262 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$42,262
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,514
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$42,262
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$20.32
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$42,262
Petaling Jaya, MY$42,262
Ipoh, MY$42,262
Malacca, MY$42,262
Kota Bharu, MY$42,262
Kuantan, MY$42,262
Kota Kinabalu, MY$42,262
Kuala Terengganu, MY$42,262
Alor Setar, MY$42,262
Kuching, MY$42,262
Seremban, MY$42,262
Kuala Lumpur, MY$29,485

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in Malaysia?
The national median copywriter salary in Malaysia is about RM 172,000 per year (RM 14,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 120,000 to RM 172,000.
Which Malaysia city pays copywriters the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 172,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 120,000 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about RM 78,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 247,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is copywriter in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.