Software Engineer Salary in Indonesia
Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Indonesia median is $30,685 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$30,685
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,557
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$30,685
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$14.75
varies by city
Software Engineer salary by city in Indonesia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surabaya, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Bandung, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Medan, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Palembang, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Semarang, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Makassar, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Jepara, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Pekanbaru, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Bandar Lampung, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Padang, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Samarinda, ID | $30,685 | $2,557 | 0% |
| Jakarta, ID | $21,480 | $1,790 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a software engineer make in Indonesia?
- The national median software engineer salary in Indonesia is about Rp 554.510.000 per year (Rp 46.209.200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 388.160.000 to Rp 554.510.000.
- Which Indonesia city pays software engineers the most?
- Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 554.510.000 per year.
- Which Indonesia city pays software engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 388.160.000 per year for a software engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Indonesia?
- Across Indonesia cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about Rp 257.540.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 798.494.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Indonesia cities have software engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
- Is software engineer in demand in Indonesia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.