Best media and communications careers in Malaysia based on salary

Advertising, Promotions and the Marketing Managers 

The average pay for an Advertising Manager is MYR 125,563 a year and MYR 60 an hour in Malaysia. The average salary range for an Advertising Manager is between MYR 88,468 and MYR 157,005.

Art Director 

Art Director(s) in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Art Director salaries in Malaysia range from 3,270 MYR per month (minimum salary) to 10,400 MYR per month (maximum salary).

Writer

The average pay for a Content Writer is MYR 62,846 a year and MYR 30 an hour in Malaysia. The average salary range for a Content Writer is between MYR 45,888 and MYR 77,682. On average, an Associate Degree is the highest level of education for a Content Writer.

The national average salary for a Writer is RM 3,200 in Malaysia.

Public relations specialists 

A person working in Public Relations in Malaysia typically earns around 6,630 MYR per month. Salaries range from 2,940 MYR (lowest average) to 11,000 MYR (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher).

Graphic designers 

A person working as a Graphic Designer in Malaysia typically earns around 4,070 MYR per month. Salaries range from 1,870 MYR (lowest) to 6,480 MYR (highest).

Photographer

The average photographer’s gross salary in Malaysia is RM72,316 or an equivalent hourly rate of RM35. In addition, they earn an average bonus of RM1,360. An entry-level photographer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of RM53,173. On the other end, a senior level photographer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of RM89,092