Product Design Manager Salary in Penang, Malaysia
Penang's electronics sector is linked to salaries. A median of RM83,700 per year rewards mid‑level Product Design Managers who steer hardware projects for multinational firms and local startups.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM53,400 to RM71,400
Average (per year)
RM62,400
Entry positions attract candidates from local manufacturing and tech firms, often with strong technical skills.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM71,400 to RM96,000
Average (per year)
RM83,700
Mid-level managers receive higher pay in Bukit Mertajam's electronics and logistics sectors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM96,000 to RM131,000
Average (per year)
RM113,500
Senior roles work with product teams in technology parks.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
RM131,000+
Principal managers oversee design direction for large factories or Penang-based IT branches.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
RM35 - RM54
per hour
Mid-level
RM54 - RM79
per hour
Senior
RM79 - RM118
per hour
Compared with the national median of around RM95,000, Penang's figure sits modestly lower.