Product Design Manager Salary in Kedah, Malaysia

Kedah offers a median salary of RM62,500 per year for Product Design Managers. Living costs differ from those in the capital. The figure reflects activity in Sungai Petani and Alor Setar.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

RM42,000 to RM54,000

Average (per year)

RM48,000

Entry roles are available in local companies and small branches.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

RM54,000 to RM72,000

Average (per year)

RM62,500

Designers work in manufacturing and public sector initiatives.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

RM72,000 to RM89,000

Average (per year)

RM80,500

Senior managers lead projects for regional employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

RM89,000+

Principal-level roles are linked to regional headquarters.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

RM30 - RM50

per hour

Mid-level

RM50 - RM80

per hour

Senior

RM80 - RM115

per hour

Compared with the national median of roughly RM78,000, Kedah's pay sits about 20% lower. The gap reflects cost of living differences.