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Professor Salary in Indonesia

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Indonesia median is $18,565 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$18,565
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,547
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$18,565
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$8.93
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Indonesia

CityPer year
Surabaya, ID$18,565
Bandung, ID$18,565
Medan, ID$18,565
Palembang, ID$18,565
Semarang, ID$18,565
Makassar, ID$18,565
Jepara, ID$18,565
Pekanbaru, ID$18,565
Bandar Lampung, ID$18,565
Padang, ID$18,565
Samarinda, ID$18,565
Jakarta, ID$12,995

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Indonesia?
The national median professor salary in Indonesia is about Rp 335.490.000 per year (Rp 27.957.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 234.840.000 to Rp 335.490.000.
Which Indonesia city pays professors the most?
Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 335.490.000 per year.
Which Indonesia city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 234.840.000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Indonesia?
Across Indonesia cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about Rp 177.120.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 483.105.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Indonesia cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
Is professor in demand in Indonesia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.