Graphic Designer Salary in Sarawak, Malaysia
Salary information for graphic designers in Sarawak is reported in surveys. Companies in Kuching hire freelancers. The salary level is mentioned alongside the region's cost of living and local industries.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM24,000 to RM31,200
Average (per year)
RM27,600
Fresh graduates in Sibu begin at agencies or print shops.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM31,200 to RM42,000
Average (per year)
RM37,000
Mid-level designers handle branding for SMEs and local media.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM42,000 to RM54,000
Average (per year)
RM48,000
Senior staff lead creative teams at local publishers or advertising firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
RM54,000+
Principal designers work in management roles, overseeing creative direction for local clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
RM20 - RM35
per hour
Mid-level
RM35 - RM55
per hour
Senior
RM55 - RM80
per hour
Nationally, designers average RM45,000. Sarawak's median sits below that benchmark.