Average Makeup Artist Salary in Malaysia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Makeup Artist salary for 2024 in Malaysia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Malaysian ringgit. To keep things simple, we are using the MYR currency code instead of the currency symbol RM.

How Much Does a Makeup Artist Make in Malaysia?

A Makeup Artist working in Malaysia will typically earn around 48,920 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 22,420 MYR to the highest average salary of 78,420 MYR.

Average Annual Salary
48,920 MYR
Average Monthly Salary
4,076 MYR

Lowest Annual Salary
22,420 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,868 MYR

Highest Annual Salary
78,420 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary
6,535 MYR

These are average salaries for a Makeup Artist in Malaysia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Makeup Artist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Makeup Artist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Makeup Artist Salaries in Malaysia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Makeup Artist will earn in Malaysia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Makeup Artist can earn between 22,420 MYR and 78,420 MYR on average in Malaysia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Makeup Artist in Malaysia is 51,400 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 51,400 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 51,400 MYR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Makeup Artist salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 35,500 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 35,500 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 68,360 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 68,360 MYR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Makeup Artist Salary by Experience Level in Malaysia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average makeup artist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Makeup Artist in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 27,300 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Makeup Artist salary would increase to 35,260 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Makeup Artist, the average salary would be 51,340 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 63,320 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Makeup Artist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 67,020 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Makeup Artist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 72,700 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
27,300 MYR
2-5 Years +38%
35,260 MYR
5-10 Years +42%
51,340 MYR
10-15 Years +22%
63,320 MYR
15-20 Years +6%
67,020 MYR
20+ Years +9%
72,700 MYR

Makeup Artist Salary by Education Level in Malaysia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Makeup Artist in Malaysia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Makeup Artist in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 31,960 MYR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Makeup Artist in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 48,160 MYR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Makeup Artist in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 72,120 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
31,960 MYR
Certificate or Diploma +51%
48,160 MYR
Bachelor's Degree +50%
72,120 MYR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Malaysia is around 32,900 to 98,800 MYR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Makeup Artist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Malaysia, a male makeup artist will earn an average of 46,980 MYR, while a female makeup artist will earn around 52,540 MYR.

This means that a male makeup artist earns approximately 11% less than a female makeup artist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male
46,980 MYR
Female +11%
52,540 MYR

Makeup Artist Average Pay Raise in Malaysia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Makeup Artist in Malaysia is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Malaysia is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Makeup Artist in Malaysia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Malaysia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Malaysia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Makeup Artist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Malaysia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Makeup Artist is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Malaysia earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
81,960 MYR
Private Sector -11%
73,820 MYR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Makeup Artist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Makeup Artist in Malaysia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,040 MYR
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,840 MYR
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,000 MYR
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 68,900 MYR
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,800 MYR
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,340 MYR
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,100 MYR
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,660 MYR
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,600 MYR
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 79,500 MYR
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 100,140 MYR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,820 MYR
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,560 MYR
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,260 MYR
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,600 MYR
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,760 MYR
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,380 MYR
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,560 MYR
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,180 MYR
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,240 MYR
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,860 MYR
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,260 MYR
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,180 MYR
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 37,380 MYR
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,900 MYR
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,400 MYR
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,740 MYR
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,600 MYR
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,940 MYR
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,180 MYR
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,180 MYR
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,620 MYR
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,660 MYR
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,380 MYR
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,160 MYR
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 48,200 MYR
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 92,900 MYR
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 MYR
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,560 MYR
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 97,840 MYR
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,320 MYR
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,720 MYR
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 MYR
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 MYR
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 142,300 MYR
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 MYR
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 MYR
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 MYR
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 76,280 MYR
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,020 MYR
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,660 MYR
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,020 MYR
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,580 MYR
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,120 MYR
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,520 MYR
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,840 MYR
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 114,900 MYR
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,080 MYR
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,240 MYR
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,840 MYR
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,820 MYR
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,160 MYR
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,080 MYR
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 76,440 MYR
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,300 MYR
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,920 MYR
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,160 MYR
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,700 MYR
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,200 MYR
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 139,100 MYR
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,140 MYR
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,500 MYR
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,780 MYR
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,480 MYR
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,260 MYR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Malaysia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Ampang 45,600 MYR
Ipoh 54,140 MYR
Johor Bahru 47,580 MYR
Klang 45,600 MYR
Kota Kinabalu 48,560 MYR
Kuala Lumpur 50,540 MYR
Kuching 50,240 MYR
Petaling Jaya 53,380 MYR
Shah Alam 48,940 MYR
Subang Jaya 45,260 MYR

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