Chef Salary in Indonesia
Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Indonesia median is $12,764 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$12,764
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,064
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$12,764
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$6.14
varies by city
Chef salary by city in Indonesia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surabaya, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Bandung, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Medan, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Palembang, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Semarang, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Makassar, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Jepara, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Pekanbaru, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Bandar Lampung, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Padang, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Samarinda, ID | $12,764 | $1,064 | 0% |
| Jakarta, ID | $8,935 | $745 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chef make in Indonesia?
- The national median chef salary in Indonesia is about Rp 230.660.000 per year (Rp 19.221.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 161.460.000 to Rp 230.660.000.
- Which Indonesia city pays chefs the most?
- Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 230.660.000 per year.
- Which Indonesia city pays chefs the least?
- Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 161.460.000 per year for a chef.
- What is the typical salary range for a chef in Indonesia?
- Across Indonesia cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about Rp 112.760.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 332.150.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Indonesia cities have chef salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
- Is chef in demand in Indonesia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.