UI Designer Salary in Penang, Malaysia
UI designers in Penang earn about RM4,600 per year on average. Many firms are located in Bayan Bintang. Living costs in Penang differ from those in Kuala Lumpur.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM2,850 to RM3,950
Average (per year)
RM3,425
Junior UI design positions are available locally.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM3,950 to RM5,250
Average (per year)
RM4,600
Mid-career designers work on web and mobile interfaces for businesses.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
RM5,250 to RM7,350
Average (per year)
RM6,300
Those with deeper portfolios lead UI projects for regional software vendors or manage small design teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
RM7,350+
Veteran leads are employed by large industrial firms or Penang-based tech subsidiaries.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
RM21 - RM41
per hour
Mid-level
RM41 - RM67
per hour
Senior
RM67 - RM103
per hour
National data shows Penang's median sits below the UI designer average of roughly RM6,000. Lower housing costs offset the gap.