Interaction Designer Salary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mid‑level interaction designers in Kuala Lumpur earn a median of RM66,000 a year. These living costs keep net take‑home modest.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM39,000 to RM54,000
Average (per year)
RM46,500
Graduates may work in fintech startups, large banks, or digital consultancies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM54,000 to RM78,000
Average (per year)
RM66,000
Mid-level interaction designers may work for technology companies, multinational corporations, or government digital departments.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM78,000 to RM108,000
Average (per year)
RM93,000
Senior designers often manage teams and large digital projects across sectors such as banking, e-commerce, and telecommunications.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
RM108,000+
Principal or lead designers may work at technology firms, regional headquarters, or consulting companies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
RM30 - RM65
per hour
Mid-level
RM65 - RM110
per hour
Senior
RM110 - RM160
per hour
Nationally, interaction designers earn around RM58,000, so Kuala Lumpur's median sits roughly eight thousand ringgit higher.