Average Salary in Indonesia 2026
Currency: IDR · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Indonesia make?
Average Monthly Salary
3,061,500 IDR
( 36,738,000 IDR yearly )
~ 195 USD per month ( 2,340 USD yearly )
LOW
926,300 IDR
59 USD
AVERAGE
3,061,500 IDR
195 USD
HIGH
9,184,500 IDR
585 USD
A person working in Indonesia typically earns around 3,061,500 IDR per month. Salaries range from 926,300 IDR (lowest average) to 9,184,500 IDR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Indonesia
Median and salary distribution monthly Indonesia
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both 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.
The median (2,763,200 IDR) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (3,061,500 IDR) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)18,369,000 IDR
- 2–5 Years (Junior)23,879,700 IDR
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)31,227,300 IDR
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)36,738,000 IDR
- 15+ Years (Senior)44,085,600 IDR
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School22,042,800 IDR
- Certificate25,716,600 IDR
- Associate29,390,400 IDR
- Bachelor's36,738,000 IDR
- Master's44,085,600 IDR
- PhD51,433,200 IDR
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Indonesia
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Indonesia earn 12% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Indonesia
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
6%
Average Raise
17 months
Review Frequency
5%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Indonesia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 17 months.
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
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Indonesia is 5%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Indonesia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
46%
Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46% of surveyed staff in Indonesia reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
9%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal49,596,300 IDR
- Aviation47,759,400 IDR
- Information Technology47,759,400 IDR
- Banking45,922,500 IDR
- Pharmaceuticals45,922,500 IDR
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 91,845,000 IDR | 7,661,600 IDR |
| Pilot | 73,476,000 IDR | 6,123,000 IDR |
| Software Developer | 66,128,400 IDR | 5,510,700 IDR |
| Data Scientist | 62,454,600 IDR | 5,212,400 IDR |
| Financial Manager | 58,780,800 IDR | 4,898,400 IDR |
| Database Administrator | 55,107,000 IDR | 4,600,100 IDR |
| Engineer | 51,433,200 IDR | 4,286,100 IDR |
| Marketing Manager | 47,759,400 IDR | 3,987,800 IDR |
| Project Manager | 45,922,500 IDR | 3,830,800 IDR |
| Accountant | 40,411,800 IDR | 3,375,500 IDR |
| Hotel Manager | 36,738,000 IDR | 3,061,500 IDR |
| Nurse | 33,064,200 IDR | 2,763,200 IDR |
| Graphic Designer | 31,227,300 IDR | 2,606,200 IDR |
| Chef | 27,553,500 IDR | 2,292,200 IDR |
| Teacher | 25,716,600 IDR | 2,150,900 IDR |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | 42,248,700 IDR |
| Surabaya | 38,574,900 IDR |
| Bandung | 38,574,900 IDR |
| Medan | 38,574,900 IDR |
| Semarang | 38,574,900 IDR |
| Makassar | 38,574,900 IDR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
2,904,500 IDR
Private Sector
3,218,500 IDR
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Indonesia earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Indonesia
15,700 IDR
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Indonesia is 15,700 IDR. This means that the average person in Indonesia earns approximately 15,700 IDR for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Indonesia
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
188,400 IDR
/month
Food
62,800 IDR
/month
Transport
15,700 IDR
/month
Utilities
31,400 IDR
/month
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