UI Designer Salary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
UI designer earnings have a median of RM5,400 per year in Kuala Lumpur. Rent pressures raise living costs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM3,200 to RM4,300
Average (per year)
RM3,700
Fresh graduates enter tech startups, software houses, or media firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM4,400 to RM6,300
Average (per year)
RM5,400
Mid-level designers join multinational companies or larger agencies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM6,600 to RM9,000
Average (per year)
RM7,800
Senior roles appear in fintech, e-commerce, and corporate innovation teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
RM9,500+
Principal designers lead major product divisions or manage creative departments in global firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
RM25 - RM38
per hour
Mid-level
RM40 - RM60
per hour
Senior
RM70 - RM110
per hour
Kuala Lumpur's median differs from the national average for UI designers. Higher rent offsets the gain.