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Graphic Designer Salary in Malaysia

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The Malaysia median is $39,068 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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

National median
$39,068
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,268
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$39,068
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$18.78
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$39,068
Petaling Jaya, MY$39,068
Ipoh, MY$39,068
Malacca, MY$39,068
Kota Bharu, MY$39,068
Kuantan, MY$39,068
Kota Kinabalu, MY$39,068
Kuala Terengganu, MY$39,068
Alor Setar, MY$39,068
Kuching, MY$39,068
Seremban, MY$39,068
Kuala Lumpur, MY$27,274

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in Malaysia?
The national median graphic designer salary in Malaysia is about RM 159,000 per year (RM 13,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 111,000 to RM 159,000.
Which Malaysia city pays graphic designers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 159,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 111,000 per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about RM 64,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 225,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is graphic designer in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.