Creative Director Salary in Penang, Malaysia
Mid‑level directors in Penang's creative sector earn about RM61,000 a year. The figure is an average across the city's industries.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM41,400 to RM53,400
Average (per year)
RM47,400
Fresh creative directors in Bukit Mertajam start in smaller agencies or media houses serving local clients.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM53,400 to RM70,200
Average (per year)
RM61,000
Mid-level roles handle regional brands and manage small creative teams for manufacturing and retail companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM70,200 to RM94,200
Average (per year)
RM80,000
Established brands are partnered with by senior creative directors, who lead campaigns for Penang-based exporters.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
RM94,200+
Principal and lead directors in Bukit Mertajam oversee strategy for large manufacturers or regional creative groups.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
RM59 - RM88
per hour
Mid-level
RM88 - RM135
per hour
Senior
RM135 - RM193
per hour
The RM61,000 median sits slightly above Malaysia's overall average for Creative Directors, which hovers around RM55,000.