Teacher Salary in Indonesia
Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Indonesia median is $11,436 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$11,436
per year
Monthly (national)
$953
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$11,436
Surabaya, ID
Hourly (national)
$5.50
varies by city
Teacher salary by city in Indonesia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surabaya, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Bandung, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Medan, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Palembang, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Semarang, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Makassar, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Jepara, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Pekanbaru, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Bandar Lampung, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Padang, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Samarinda, ID | $11,436 | $953 | 0% |
| Jakarta, ID | $8,005 | $667 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a teacher make in Indonesia?
- The national median teacher salary in Indonesia is about Rp 206.660.000 per year (Rp 17.221.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about Rp 144.660.000 to Rp 206.660.000.
- Which Indonesia city pays teachers the most?
- Surabaya, ID pays the most at about Rp 206.660.000 per year.
- Which Indonesia city pays teachers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Jakarta, ID is on the lower end at about Rp 144.660.000 per year for a teacher.
- What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Indonesia?
- Across Indonesia cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about Rp 109.110.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about Rp 274.857.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Indonesia cities have teacher salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Indonesia, all shown in IDR.
- Is teacher 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 Professor, School Principal.