Game Developer Average Salary in Malaysia 2023
How much money does a Game Developer make in Malaysia?
LOW
3,050
MYR AVERAGE
5,860
MYR HIGH
8,960
MYR
A person working as a Game Developer in Malaysia typically earns around 5,860 MYR per month. Salaries range from 3,050 MYR (lowest) to 8,960 MYR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Game Developer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Game Developer Salary Distribution in Malaysia
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Game Developer salaries in Malaysia range from 3,050 MYR per month (minimum salary) to 8,960 MYR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 5,620 MYR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Game Developer(s) are earning less than 5,620 MYR while the other half are earning more than 5,620 MYR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Game Developer(s) are earning less than 3,900 MYR while 75% of them are earning more than 3,900 MYR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Game Developer(s) are earning less than 7,000 MYR while 25% are earning more than 7,000 MYR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Game Developer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Game Developer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Game Developer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 3,460 MYR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 4,640 MYR per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 6,030 MYR per month, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Game Developer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 7,310 MYR per month, 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 7,990 MYR per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 8,400 MYR per month, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Game Developer average salary change by experience in Malaysia
| 0 - 2 Years | 3,460 MYR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 4,640 MYR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +30% | 6,030 MYR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +21% | 7,310 MYR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 7,990 MYR |
| 20+ Years | +5% | 8,400 MYR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Game Developer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Game Developer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Game Developer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Game Developer is 4,110 MYR per month.
While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 6,240 MYR per month, 52% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 8,840 MYR per month, 42% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.
Game Developer average salary difference by education level in Malaysia
| Certificate or Diploma | 4,110 MYR | |
| Bachelor's Degree | +52% | 6,240 MYR |
| Master's Degree | +42% | 8,840 MYR |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Malaysia costs anywhere from 32,900 Malaysian Ringgit(s) to 98,800 Malaysian Ringgit(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Game Developer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Game Developer employees in Malaysia earn 8% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 6,130 MYR | |
| Female | -8% | 5,660 MYR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Malaysia for all Careers
Game Developer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Malaysia
How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for Game Developer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Game Developer
Game Developer(s) in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Malaysia / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 4% | |
| Energy | 8% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 7% | |
| Travel | 2% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 1% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Malaysia for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Game Developer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Malaysia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Game Developer is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
48% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 52% | |
| No Bonus | 48% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
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Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Game Developer Average Hourly Wage in Malaysia
34 MYR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Malaysia is 34 MYR. This means that the average Game Developer in Malaysia earns approximately 34 MYR for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Game Developer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Game Developer is 3% less than that of Developers and Programmers. Also, Developers and Programmers salaries are 9% less than those of Information Technology.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| ABAP Developer | 6,070 MYR |  +4% |
| Android Developer | 6,350 MYR | +8% |
| Angular Developer | 5,970 MYR | +2% |
| AS400 Programmer | 6,950 MYR | +19% |
| Avaloq Developer | 5,920 MYR | +1% |
| BizTalk Developer | 7,070 MYR | +21% |
| Build and Release Engineer | 5,800 MYR |  -1% |
| Business Intelligence Developer | 7,040 MYR | +20% |
| Business Objects Developer | 6,080 MYR | +4% |
| C# Developer | 6,810 MYR | +16% |
| C++ Developer | 7,070 MYR | +21% |
| CMS Developer | 5,580 MYR | -5% |
| Curam Developer | 5,150 MYR | -12% |
| Developer / Programmer | 6,760 MYR | +15% |
| Flash Developer | 5,420 MYR | -7% |
| Front End Developer | 5,230 MYR | -11% |
| Full Stack Developer | 6,670 MYR | +14% |
| Game Developer | 5,860 MYR | +0% |
| GIS Developer | 6,360 MYR | +9% |
| Graphical User Interface ( GUI ) Programmer | 5,670 MYR | -3% |
| Graphics Programmer | 5,780 MYR | -1% |
| Imaging Programmer | 5,840 MYR | -0% |
| IOS Developer | 7,280 MYR | +24% |
| Java Developer | 6,720 MYR | +15% |
| Javascript Developer | 6,530 MYR | +11% |
| Lead Developer | 7,130 MYR | +22% |
| Mobile Developer | 6,570 MYR | +12% |
| Multimedia Developer | 5,610 MYR | -4% |
| Nodejs Developer | 6,940 MYR | +18% |
| Oracle Developer | 6,940 MYR | +18% |
| Perl Developer | 5,610 MYR | -4% |
| PHP Developer | 5,460 MYR | -7% |
| Python Developer | 7,070 MYR | +21% |
| Remedy Developer | 4,990 MYR | -15% |
| Ruby Developer | 6,080 MYR | +4% |
| Salesforce Developer | 4,830 MYR | -18% |
| SAS Programmer | 6,070 MYR | +4% |
| Sharepoint Developer | 6,730 MYR | +15% |
| Software Development Manager | 8,840 MYR | +51% |
| Software QA Engineer | 5,740 MYR | -2% |
| Software Test Engineer | 5,580 MYR | -5% |
| Teradata Developer | 5,070 MYR | -13% |
| TIBCO Developer | 5,670 MYR | -3% |
| User Experience Designer | 5,890 MYR | +1% |
| VB Developer | 4,900 MYR | -16% |
| VB.NET Developer | 6,670 MYR | +14% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Ampang | 5,620 MYR |
| Ipoh | 6,450 MYR |
| Johor Bahru | 5,760 MYR |
| Klang | 5,430 MYR |
| Kota Kinabalu | 6,180 MYR |
| Kuala Lumpur | 6,640 MYR |
| Kuching | 5,730 MYR |
| Petaling Jaya | 6,410 MYR |
| Shah Alam | 5,940 MYR |
| Subang Jaya | 5,670 MYR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Malaysia earn 9% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 6,310 MYR | |
| Public Sector | +9% | 6,880 MYR |
