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Backend Developer Salary in Indonesia

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Indonesia median is $30,685 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$30,685
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,557
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$30,685
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$14.75
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Indonesia

CityPer year
Surabaya, ID$30,685
Bandung, ID$30,685
Medan, ID$30,685
Palembang, ID$30,685
Semarang, ID$30,685
Makassar, ID$30,685
Jepara, ID$30,685
Pekanbaru, ID$30,685
Bandar Lampung, ID$30,685
Padang, ID$30,685
Samarinda, ID$30,685
Jakarta, ID$21,480

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Indonesia?
The national median backend developer salary in Indonesia is about Rp 554.510.000 per year (Rp 46.209.200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 388.160.000 to Rp 554.510.000.
Which Indonesia city pays backend developers the most?
Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 554.510.000 per year.
Which Indonesia city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 388.160.000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Indonesia?
Across Indonesia cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about Rp 257.540.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 798.494.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Indonesia cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
Is backend developer in demand in Indonesia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.