Multimedia Specialist Average Salary in Malaysia 2021
How much money does a Multimedia Specialist make in Malaysia?
LOW
1,780
MYR AVERAGE
3,860
MYR HIGH
6,140
MYR
A person working as a Multimedia Specialist in Malaysia typically earns around 3,860 MYR per month. Salaries range from 1,780 MYR (lowest) to 6,140 MYR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Multimedia Specialist salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Multimedia Specialist Salary Distribution in Malaysia
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Multimedia Specialist salaries in Malaysia range from 1,780 MYR per month (minimum salary) to 6,140 MYR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 4,170 MYR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Multimedia Specialist(s) are earning less than 4,170 MYR while the other half are earning more than 4,170 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 Multimedia Specialist(s) are earning less than 2,680 MYR while 75% of them are earning more than 2,680 MYR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Multimedia Specialist(s) are earning less than 5,570 MYR while 25% are earning more than 5,570 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
Multimedia Specialist 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 Multimedia Specialist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Multimedia Specialist with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,020 MYR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 2,690 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 3,980 MYR per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Multimedia Specialist(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 4,850 MYR per month, 22% 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 5,290 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 5,730 MYR per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Multimedia Specialist average salary change by experience in Malaysia
| 0 - 2 Years | 2,020 MYR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 2,690 MYR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 3,980 MYR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 4,850 MYR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 5,290 MYR |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 5,730 MYR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Multimedia Specialist Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Multimedia Specialist(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 Multimedia Specialist salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Multimedia Specialist is 2,470 MYR per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 2,910 MYR per month, 18% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 4,220 MYR per month, 45% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 5,530 MYR per month, 31% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Multimedia Specialist average salary difference by education level in Malaysia
| High School | 2,470 MYR | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +18% | 2,910 MYR |
| Bachelor's Degree | +45% | 4,220 MYR |
| Master's Degree | +31% | 5,530 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
Multimedia Specialist 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 Multimedia Specialist employees in Malaysia earn 13% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 4,090 MYR | |
| Female | -11% | 3,630 MYR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Malaysia for all Careers
Multimedia Specialist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Malaysia
How much are annual salary increments in Malaysia for Multimedia Specialist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Multimedia Specialist
Multimedia Specialist(s) in Malaysia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 17 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 2020
| 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 2020. 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
Multimedia Specialist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Malaysia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Multimedia Specialist is considered to be a low 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.
68% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 32% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 32% | |
| No Bonus | 68% |
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. |
Example: | Example: |
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.
Multimedia Specialist Average Hourly Wage in Malaysia
22 MYR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Malaysia is 22 MYR. This means that the average Multimedia Specialist in Malaysia earns approximately 22 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.
Multimedia Specialist VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Multimedia Specialist is 38% less than that of Advertising / Grapic Design / Events. Also, Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries are 6% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Advertising Account Executive | 7,550 MYR |  +96% |
| Advertising Account Manager | 8,200 MYR | +110% |
| Advertising Account Planner | 4,100 MYR | +6% |
| Advertising Coordinator | 5,250 MYR | +36% |
| Advertising Manager | 10,900 MYR | +180% |
| Advertising Operations Manager | 10,800 MYR | +180% |
| Advertising Strategic Planner | 7,030 MYR | +82% |
| Advertising Team Leader | 6,550 MYR | +70% |
| Animator | 4,700 MYR | +22% |
| Art Director | 6,670 MYR | +73% |
| Artist | 5,500 MYR | +42% |
| Artworker | 3,960 MYR | +3% |
| Assistant Art Director | 5,410 MYR | +40% |
| Audiosual Technician | 4,020 MYR | +4% |
| Broadcast Administrator | 6,720 MYR | +74% |
| Catering Sales | 4,210 MYR | +9% |
| Catering Trainer | 5,050 MYR | +31% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | 3,800 MYR |  -2% |
| Conference Organiser | 4,940 MYR | +28% |
| Content and Media Production Lead | 7,830 MYR | +100% |
| CopyWriter | 4,460 MYR | +16% |
| Creative Designer | 5,150 MYR | +33% |
| Creative Director | 6,730 MYR | +74% |
| Designer | 3,650 MYR | -5% |
| Desktop Publisher | 3,140 MYR | -19% |
| Director of Graphic Design | 5,990 MYR | +55% |
| Events and Promotions Manager | 10,600 MYR | +170% |
| Exhibit Display Coordinator | 5,150 MYR | +33% |
| Exhibit Display Manager | 7,070 MYR | +83% |
| Finisher | 3,520 MYR | -9% |
| Graphic Artist | 4,330 MYR | +12% |
| Graphic Designer | 4,070 MYR | +5% |
| Graphics Design Supervisor | 5,510 MYR | +43% |
| Imagery Analyst | 3,740 MYR | -3% |
| Imaging Technologist | 3,860 MYR | -0% |
| Interaction Designer | 3,260 MYR | -16% |
| Media Planner | 5,500 MYR | +42% |
| Media Production Coordinator | 5,100 MYR | +32% |
| Media Production Manager | 8,550 MYR | +120% |
| Media Project Manager | 9,360 MYR | +140% |
| Media Relations Representative | 7,500 MYR | +94% |
| Media Sales Executive | 8,770 MYR | +130% |
| Multimedia Specialist | 3,860 MYR | -0% |
| Photographer | 3,810 MYR | -1% |
| PPC Campaign Manager | 6,870 MYR | +78% |
| Print Production Manager | 7,010 MYR | +82% |
| Product and Brand Manager | 10,400 MYR | +170% |
| Sales Promotion Manager | 10,200 MYR | +160% |
| Sketch Artist | 4,790 MYR | +24% |
| Social Media Executive | 8,590 MYR | +120% |
| Technical Typist | 2,940 MYR | -24% |
| User Experience UX Designer | 4,740 MYR | +23% |
| UX Designer | 3,800 MYR | -2% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Ampang | 3,520 MYR |
| Ipoh | 4,250 MYR |
| Johor Bahru | 3,800 MYR |
| Klang | 3,760 MYR |
| Kota Kinabalu | 3,880 MYR |
| Kuala Lumpur | 4,160 MYR |
| Kuching | 3,970 MYR |
| Petaling Jaya | 4,220 MYR |
| Shah Alam | 3,920 MYR |
| Subang Jaya | 3,740 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 |
