Content Designer Salary in Kedah, Malaysia

Kedah offers a median mid‑level salary of RM3,725 per year for content designers. That figure reflects the region's lower cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

RM2,150 to RM3,100

Average (per year)

RM2,625

Fresh graduates work in publishing houses, local startups, or small agencies and receive a monthly salary.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

RM3,100 to RM4,350

Average (per year)

RM3,725

Mid‑career designers earn higher salaries with experience in multilingual content or digital media.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

RM4,350 to RM5,850

Average (per year)

RM5,100

Senior professionals receive higher pay and work with regional media groups or government‑linked firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

RM5,850+

At this level, leads oversee teams or major projects in larger organizations or consultancies.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

RM15 - RM26

per hour

Mid-level

RM26 - RM38

per hour

Senior

RM38 - RM56

per hour

Nationally, content designers earn around RM5,200 annually, so Kedah's median sits below the countrywide average.