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Data Scientist Salary in Indonesia

The Indonesia median is $33,866 per year, with observed city pay up to Jakarta at $23,706.

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Data Scientist in Indonesia: read the median against a +35% outlook

The Indonesia national median for a data scientist is Rp 600.730.000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about Rp 420.510.000 in Jakarta to Rp 420.510.000 in Jakarta (1×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about Rp 373.654.100–Rp 878.267.300 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% 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 600.730.000 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 data scientist 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 technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Data Scientist pay data in Indonesia

Start with the national median (Rp 600.730.000), 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 373.654.100 (10th) → Rp 600.730.000 (median) → Rp 878.267.300 (90th). Jakarta’s observed median is Rp 420.510.000, with a local band about Rp 279.010.000–Rp 633.800.000. If an offer is “at the Indonesia median” but the job is in Jakarta, you may still be under local market.

National median
$33,866
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,822
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,706
Jakarta, ID
Hourly (national)
$16.28
varies by city

Data Scientist 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$23,706

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Indonesia?
The national median is about Rp 600.730.000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about Rp 420.510.000 to Rp 420.510.000.
Which Indonesia city pays data scientists the most?
Jakarta, ID leads observed metros at about Rp 420.510.000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Indonesia cities have data scientist salary data?
1 metros list observed data scientist percentiles in IDR on this site.
Is data scientist in demand in Indonesia?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +35% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Indonesian industry mix.