I think RM1,500 to RM2,000 is the norm for GD nowadays.

Bcos academic qualification is nothing without creativity & working experience, so most company will pay a low starting salary, but after probation period and u have proven yourself to be competent at your job, then you can demand pay increase.

Use this time to gain as much on job experience as possible. Armed yourself with job experience, known the business inside out, networking and contacts, always ready to learn new things.

Be friendly to all people, have passion, have the right attitude, keep at it, and not give up.

Later, a good GD can be a Art Director, Creative Director, even design business owner. The sky is the limits.