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Social Media Manager Salary in Malaysia

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The Malaysia median is $40,542 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$40,542
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,391
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$40,542
Johor Bahru, MY
Hourly (national)
$19.49
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in Malaysia

CityPer year
Johor Bahru, MY$40,542
Petaling Jaya, MY$40,542
Ipoh, MY$40,542
Malacca, MY$40,542
Kota Bharu, MY$40,542
Kuantan, MY$40,542
Kota Kinabalu, MY$40,542
Kuala Terengganu, MY$40,542
Alor Setar, MY$40,542
Kuching, MY$40,542
Seremban, MY$40,542
Kuala Lumpur, MY$28,257

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in Malaysia?
The national median social media manager salary in Malaysia is about RM 165,000 per year (RM 13,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about RM 115,000 to RM 165,000.
Which Malaysia city pays social media managers the most?
Johor Bahru, MY pays the most at about RM 165,000 per year.
Which Malaysia city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur, MY is on the lower end at about RM 115,000 per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in Malaysia?
Across Malaysia cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about RM 72,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about RM 237,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Malaysia cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in Malaysia, all shown in MYR.
Is social media manager in demand in Malaysia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.