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Photographer Salary in Indonesia

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Indonesia median is $11,099 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$11,099
per year
Monthly (national)
$925
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$11,099
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$5.34
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Indonesia

CityPer year
Surabaya, ID$11,099
Bandung, ID$11,099
Medan, ID$11,099
Palembang, ID$11,099
Semarang, ID$11,099
Makassar, ID$11,099
Jepara, ID$11,099
Pekanbaru, ID$11,099
Bandar Lampung, ID$11,099
Padang, ID$11,099
Samarinda, ID$11,099
Jakarta, ID$7,769

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Indonesia?
The national median photographer salary in Indonesia is about Rp 200.570.000 per year (Rp 16.714.200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 140.400.000 to Rp 200.570.000.
Which Indonesia city pays photographers the most?
Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 200.570.000 per year.
Which Indonesia city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 140.400.000 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Indonesia?
Across Indonesia cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about Rp 81.950.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 299.852.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Indonesia cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
Is photographer in demand in Indonesia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.