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Civil Engineer Salary in Indonesia

The Indonesia median is $24,315 per year, with observed city pay up to Jakarta at $17,021.

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Civil Engineer pay in Indonesia: Jakarta leads, Jakarta trails

The Indonesia national median for a civil engineer is Rp 431.320.000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about Rp 301.920.000 in Jakarta to Rp 301.920.000 in Jakarta (1×).

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. Common screening skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, and Codes.

A modeled national band runs about Rp 295.454.200–Rp 597.378.200 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Indonesian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat Rp 431.320.000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Indonesia shows about 1.9% CPI in 2025. A civil engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Civil Engineer pay data in Indonesia

Start with the national median (Rp 431.320.000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Indonesia hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: Rp 295.454.200 (10th) → Rp 431.320.000 (median) → Rp 597.378.200 (90th). Jakarta’s observed median is Rp 301.920.000, with a local band about Rp 200.320.000–Rp 455.050.000. If an offer is “at the Indonesia median” but the job is in Jakarta, you may still be under local market.

National median
$24,315
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,026
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$17,021
Jakarta, ID
Hourly (national)
$11.69
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Indonesia

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Jakarta, ID$17,021

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Indonesia?
The national median is about Rp 431.320.000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about Rp 301.920.000 to Rp 301.920.000.
Which Indonesia city pays civil engineers the most?
Jakarta, ID leads observed metros at about Rp 301.920.000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Indonesia cities have civil engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed civil engineer percentiles in IDR on this site.
Is civil engineer in demand in Indonesia?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Indonesian industry mix.