Average R/D Director Salary in Malaysia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average R/D Director 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 R/D Director Make in Malaysia?

A R/D Director working in Malaysia will typically earn around 109,340 MYR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 59,240 MYR to the highest average salary of 172,200 MYR.

Average Annual Salary
109,340 MYR
Average Monthly Salary
9,111 MYR

Lowest Annual Salary
59,240 MYR
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,936 MYR

Highest Annual Salary
172,200 MYR
Highest Monthly Salary
14,350 MYR

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

R/D Director 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 R/D Director Salaries in Malaysia

So we've looked at the average salaries a R/D Director will earn in Malaysia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a R/D Director can earn between 59,240 MYR and 172,200 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 R/D Director in Malaysia is 106,600 MYR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 106,600 MYR, and 50% of the population earn more than 106,600 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 R/D Director salary in Malaysia, 25% of the population are earning less than 73,760 MYR while 75% of the population earn more than 73,760 MYR.

75% of the population earn less than 134,600 MYR, and 25% of the population earn more than 134,600 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.

R/D Director 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 r/d director 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 R/D Director in Malaysia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 67,560 MYR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average R/D Director salary would increase to 89,800 MYR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a R/D Director, the average salary would be 113,700 MYR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 138,200 MYR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A R/D Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 152,100 MYR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a R/D Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 159,400 MYR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
67,560 MYR
2-5 Years +34%
89,800 MYR
5-10 Years +30%
113,700 MYR
10-15 Years +21%
138,200 MYR
15-20 Years +9%
152,100 MYR
20+ Years +5%
159,400 MYR

R/D Director 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 R/D Director 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 R/D Director in Malaysia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 78,400 MYR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A R/D Director in Malaysia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 91,380 MYR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A R/D Director in Malaysia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 125,700 MYR.

  • Master's Degree. A R/D Director in Malaysia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 154,700 MYR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
78,400 MYR
Certificate or Diploma +14%
91,380 MYR
Bachelor's Degree +41%
125,700 MYR
Master's Degree +21%
154,700 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.

R/D Director 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 r/d director will earn an average of 115,400 MYR, while a female r/d director will earn around 106,440 MYR.

This means that a male r/d director earns approximately 8% more than a female r/d director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Malaysia

Male
115,400 MYR
Female -8%
106,440 MYR

R/D Director 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 R/D Director in Malaysia is around 14% 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 = ( 14 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 11%

What this means is that a R/D Director in Malaysia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 11% 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%

R/D Director 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 R/D Director is a high bonus based job, with 78% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

22% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
78%
No Bonus
22%

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 R/D Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a R/D Director in Malaysia.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Coordinator Executive and Management 78,160 MYR
Account Director Executive and Management 89,800 MYR
Account Executive Executive and Management 89,120 MYR
Account Manager Executive and Management 83,060 MYR
Administration Manager Executive and Management 94,800 MYR
Administration Officer Executive and Management 47,760 MYR
Administration Supervisor Executive and Management 75,500 MYR
Administrative Clerk Executive and Management 34,960 MYR
Administrative Officer Executive and Management 36,580 MYR
Area Director Executive and Management 81,880 MYR
Area Manager Executive and Management 83,300 MYR
Asset Protection Associate Executive and Management 97,840 MYR
Assistant Director Executive and Management 93,140 MYR
Assistant General Manager Executive and Management 97,840 MYR
Assistant Manager Executive and Management 102,160 MYR
Assistant Managing Director Executive and Management 107,860 MYR
Assistant Operations Manager Executive and Management 108,320 MYR
Assistant Project Manager Executive and Management 96,220 MYR
Assistant Section Head Executive and Management 73,820 MYR
Assistant to CEO Executive and Management 82,720 MYR
Assistant Vice President Executive and Management 103,600 MYR
Associate Account Director Executive and Management 90,540 MYR
Associate Director Executive and Management 92,680 MYR
Bid Manager Executive and Management 109,460 MYR
Branch Manager Executive and Management 103,600 MYR
Business Development Manager Executive and Management 115,260 MYR
Business Operations Associate Executive and Management 95,760 MYR
Business Operations Lead Executive and Management 99,460 MYR
Campaign Manager Executive and Management 108,320 MYR
Catering Coordinator Executive and Management 53,320 MYR
Catering Manager Executive and Management 96,960 MYR
CEO Executive and Management 180,500 MYR
Chairman of The Board Executive and Management 183,600 MYR
Chairman Office Manager Executive and Management 110,500 MYR
Chief Commercial Officer Executive and Management 125,700 MYR
Chief Corporate Officer Executive and Management 152,100 MYR
Chief Executive Officer Executive and Management 183,700 MYR
Chief Financial Officer Executive and Management 172,200 MYR
Chief Investment Officer Executive and Management 137,400 MYR
Chief of Staff Executive and Management 84,880 MYR
Chief Operating Officer Executive and Management 129,000 MYR
Chief Risk Officer Executive and Management 113,740 MYR
Client Account Manager Executive and Management 109,340 MYR
Client Accounts Officer Executive and Management 88,260 MYR
Client Services Manager Executive and Management 119,900 MYR
Commercial Director Executive and Management 124,400 MYR
Commercial Manager Executive and Management 103,580 MYR
Commercial Project Manager Executive and Management 99,220 MYR
Commodity Broker Executive and Management 73,820 MYR
COO Executive and Management 138,200 MYR
Corporate Affairs Executive Executive and Management 108,300 MYR
Corporate Compliance Director Executive and Management 115,520 MYR
Corporate Director Executive and Management 124,400 MYR
Corporate Officer Executive and Management 83,640 MYR
Corporate Partnerships Officer Executive and Management 81,180 MYR
Country Manager Executive and Management 146,200 MYR
Department Head Executive and Management 114,380 MYR
Department Manager Executive and Management 105,300 MYR
Department Supervisor Executive and Management 92,680 MYR
Deputy Director Executive and Management 130,400 MYR
Deputy Manager Executive and Management 129,000 MYR
Director Executive and Management 138,800 MYR
Director of Accreditation Executive and Management 116,540 MYR
Director of Catering Services Executive and Management 105,940 MYR
Director of Client Services Executive and Management 115,260 MYR
Director of Facilities Management Executive and Management 99,220 MYR
Director of Operations Executive and Management 116,540 MYR
Director of Process Simplification Executive and Management 93,660 MYR
Director of Product Management Executive and Management 123,400 MYR
Director of Project Management Executive and Management 129,000 MYR
Director of Revenue Management Executive and Management 106,780 MYR
Director of Training and Development Executive and Management 112,180 MYR
Distribution Manager Executive and Management 127,700 MYR
Division Manager Executive and Management 102,380 MYR
Duty Manager Executive and Management 103,600 MYR
Engagement Manager Executive and Management 125,100 MYR
Executive Director Executive and Management 167,100 MYR
Executive Manager Executive and Management 138,800 MYR
Franchise Manager Executive and Management 154,700 MYR
General Manager Executive and Management 137,400 MYR
Global Master Data Manager Executive and Management 125,100 MYR
Global Technical Lead Executive and Management 80,760 MYR
Head of Investment Executive and Management 115,400 MYR
Head of Middle Office Executive and Management 109,000 MYR
Head of Projects Executive and Management 125,100 MYR
Head of Strategy Executive and Management 134,600 MYR
Head of Supply Chain Executive and Management 111,000 MYR
Head of Sustainability Executive and Management 96,600 MYR
Housing Manager Executive and Management 97,880 MYR
HSE Manager Executive and Management 96,600 MYR
Key Account Manager Executive and Management 100,140 MYR
Knowledge Manager Executive and Management 113,560 MYR
Location Manager Executive and Management 107,900 MYR
Logistics Executive Executive and Management 92,500 MYR
Logistics Manager Executive and Management 96,220 MYR
Management Consultant Executive and Management 96,600 MYR
Management Executive Executive and Management 127,700 MYR
Manager Executive and Management 123,400 MYR
Managing Director Executive and Management 151,800 MYR
MIS Executive Executive and Management 117,100 MYR
Ocean Services Manager Executive and Management 119,900 MYR
Operational Manager Executive and Management 119,860 MYR
Operations Analyst Executive and Management 107,680 MYR
Operations Assistant Executive and Management 83,060 MYR
Operations Director Executive and Management 134,600 MYR
Operations Executive Executive and Management 128,500 MYR
Operations Manager Executive and Management 125,700 MYR
Operations Supervisor Executive and Management 109,520 MYR
Planning Director Executive and Management 125,100 MYR
PMO Manager Executive and Management 115,620 MYR
Policy Administration Executive Executive and Management 103,600 MYR
Private Sector Executive Executive and Management 108,300 MYR
Product Development Manager Executive and Management 119,700 MYR
Product Executive Executive and Management 102,160 MYR
Production Executive Executive and Management 119,900 MYR
Production Manager Executive and Management 115,260 MYR
Production Supervisor Executive and Management 107,680 MYR
Program Director Executive and Management 118,200 MYR
Program Manager Executive and Management 125,700 MYR
Programme Coordinator Executive and Management 87,760 MYR
Project Control Manager Executive and Management 124,400 MYR
Project Coordinator Executive and Management 72,380 MYR
Project Management Officer Executive and Management 83,900 MYR
Project Manager Executive and Management 91,960 MYR
Project Portfolio Manager Executive and Management 99,340 MYR
Quality Manager Executive and Management 92,720 MYR
Regional Director Executive and Management 161,600 MYR
Regional Manager Executive and Management 124,400 MYR
Relationship Manager Executive and Management 119,900 MYR
Retail District Manager Executive and Management 86,740 MYR
Revenue Manager Executive and Management 92,400 MYR
Risk and Capital Manager Executive and Management 137,400 MYR
Risk Officer Executive and Management 93,880 MYR
Safety Manager Executive and Management 92,900 MYR
Section Head Executive and Management 89,120 MYR
Service Manager Executive and Management 97,880 MYR
Shift Supervisor Executive and Management 75,260 MYR
Solutions Manager Executive and Management 86,460 MYR
Supervisor Executive and Management 71,020 MYR
Supply Chain Manager Executive and Management 127,700 MYR
Surveyor Executive and Management 83,640 MYR
Technical Director Executive and Management 110,500 MYR
Technical Manager Executive and Management 111,900 MYR
Territory Manager Executive and Management 117,440 MYR
Validation Manager Executive and Management 105,620 MYR
Vice President Executive and Management 142,300 MYR
Zone Manager Executive and Management 127,700 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 102,460 MYR
Ipoh 117,660 MYR
Johor Bahru 114,900 MYR
Klang 95,720 MYR
Kota Kinabalu 103,900 MYR
Kuala Lumpur 115,220 MYR
Kuching 103,260 MYR
Petaling Jaya 118,800 MYR
Shah Alam 108,800 MYR
Subang Jaya 101,840 MYR

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