Lawyer Salary in Indonesia
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Indonesia median is $28,951 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$28,951
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,413
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$28,951
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$13.92
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in Indonesia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surabaya, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Bandung, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Medan, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Palembang, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Semarang, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Makassar, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Jepara, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Pekanbaru, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Bandar Lampung, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Padang, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Samarinda, ID | $28,951 | $2,413 | 0% |
| Jakarta, ID | $20,266 | $1,689 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in Indonesia?
- The national median lawyer salary in Indonesia is about Rp 523.180.000 per year (Rp 43.598.300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 366.230.000 to Rp 523.180.000.
- Which Indonesia city pays lawyers the most?
- Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 523.180.000 per year.
- Which Indonesia city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 366.230.000 per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Indonesia?
- Across Indonesia cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about Rp 219.300.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 810.929.000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Indonesia cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
- Is lawyer in demand in Indonesia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.