School Principal Salary in Indonesia
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Indonesia median is $20,427 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$20,427
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,702
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$20,427
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$9.82
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Indonesia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surabaya, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Bandung, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Medan, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Palembang, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Semarang, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Makassar, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Jepara, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Pekanbaru, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Bandar Lampung, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Padang, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Samarinda, ID | $20,427 | $1,702 | 0% |
| Jakarta, ID | $14,299 | $1,192 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Indonesia?
- The national median school principal salary in Indonesia is about Rp 369.140.000 per year (Rp 30.761.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 258.400.000 to Rp 369.140.000.
- Which Indonesia city pays school principals the most?
- Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 369.140.000 per year.
- Which Indonesia city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 258.400.000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Indonesia?
- Across Indonesia cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about Rp 194.890.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 511.258.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Indonesia cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
- Is school principal in demand in Indonesia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.