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Photographer Salary in Malaysia

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Malaysia median is $34,645 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$34,645
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,899
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$34,645
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$16.66
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$34,645
Petaling Jaya, MY$34,645
Ipoh, MY$34,645
Malacca, MY$34,645
Kota Bharu, MY$34,645
Kuantan, MY$34,645
Kota Kinabalu, MY$34,645
Kuala Terengganu, MY$34,645
Alor Setar, MY$34,645
Kuching, MY$34,645
Seremban, MY$34,645
Kuala Lumpur, MY$24,252

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Malaysia?
The national median photographer salary in Malaysia is about RM 141,000 per year (RM 11,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 98,700 to RM 141,000.
Which Malaysia city pays photographers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 141,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 98,700 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about RM 57,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 210,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is photographer 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, Copywriter.