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How much does a translator make in Indonesia?

Rp 30,091,500a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rp 2,507,600 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,898
Compared with the median pay in Indonesia
1.1 times
Data from
2024

Where Indonesia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaIndonesia, rank 120

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Indonesia
Lowest 10%: Rp 25,018,100Median: Rp 30,091,500Highest 10%: Rp 36,954,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$92,160
2. Luxembourg estimate$75,650
3. United States$70,930
119. Guinea estimate$1,918
120. Indonesia estimate$1,898
121. Guinea-Bissau estimate$1,882
144. Nigeria estimate$331
Compare translators, interpreters and other linguists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a translator make a month in Indonesia?

The median gross salary is Rp 2,507,600 a month, Rp 30,091,500 a year.

How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rp 25,018,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rp 36,954,700.

Which country pays a translator the most?

United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a translator make more in Indonesia or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $1,898 in Indonesia, 37.4 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: Rp 31,234,800 a year against Rp 30,091,500 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate