Average Editorial Assistant Salary in Indonesia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Editorial Assistant salary for 2024 in Indonesia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indonesian rupiah. To keep things simple, we are using the IDR currency code instead of the currency symbol Rp.

How Much Does an Editorial Assistant Make in Indonesia?

An Editorial Assistant working in Indonesia will typically earn around 80,040,700 IDR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 43,198,900 IDR to the highest average salary of 121,199,300 IDR.

Average Annual Salary
80,040,700 IDR
Average Monthly Salary
6,670,058 IDR

Lowest Annual Salary
43,198,900 IDR
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,599,908 IDR

Highest Annual Salary
121,199,300 IDR
Highest Monthly Salary
10,099,941 IDR

These are average salaries for an Editorial Assistant in Indonesia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Editorial Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Editorial Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Editorial Assistant Salaries in Indonesia

So we've looked at the average salaries an Editorial Assistant will earn in Indonesia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Editorial Assistant can earn between 43,198,900 IDR and 121,199,300 IDR on average in Indonesia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Editorial Assistant in Indonesia is 73,681,000 IDR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 73,681,000 IDR, and 50% of the population earn more than 73,681,000 IDR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Editorial Assistant salary in Indonesia, 25% of the population are earning less than 52,558,300 IDR while 75% of the population earn more than 52,558,300 IDR.

75% of the population earn less than 89,518,100 IDR, and 25% of the population earn more than 89,518,100 IDR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Editorial Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Indonesia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average editorial assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Editorial Assistant in Indonesia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 50,281,100 IDR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Editorial Assistant salary would increase to 63,481,200 IDR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Editorial Assistant, the average salary would be 83,641,100 IDR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 98,400,200 IDR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Editorial Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 108,839,400 IDR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Editorial Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 115,918,500 IDR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
50,281,100 IDR
2-5 Years +26%
63,481,200 IDR
5-10 Years +32%
83,641,100 IDR
10-15 Years +18%
98,400,200 IDR
15-20 Years +11%
108,839,400 IDR
20+ Years +6%
115,918,500 IDR

Editorial Assistant Salary by Education Level in Indonesia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Editorial Assistant in Indonesia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Editorial Assistant in Indonesia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 63,481,200 IDR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Editorial Assistant in Indonesia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 86,759,500 IDR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Editorial Assistant in Indonesia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 111,598,600 IDR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
63,481,200 IDR
Certificate or Diploma +37%
86,759,500 IDR
Bachelor's Degree +29%
111,598,600 IDR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Indonesia is around 60,700,000 to 182,000,000 IDR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Editorial Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Indonesia, a male editorial assistant will earn an average of 76,678,200 IDR, while a female editorial assistant will earn around 82,561,600 IDR.

This means that a male editorial assistant earns approximately 7% less than a female editorial assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Indonesia

Male
76,678,200 IDR
Female +7%
82,561,600 IDR

Editorial Assistant Average Pay Raise in Indonesia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Editorial Assistant in Indonesia is around 11% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Indonesia is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Editorial Assistant in Indonesia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Indonesia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Indonesia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Editorial Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Indonesia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Editorial Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Indonesia earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
151,201,000 IDR
Private Sector -9%
139,199,500 IDR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Editorial Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Editorial Assistant in Indonesia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 140,401,100 IDR
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 131,998,300 IDR
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,399,400 IDR
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 133,198,700 IDR
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 92,158,600 IDR
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 181,199,700 IDR
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 146,401,200 IDR
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,000,500 IDR
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 182,401,400 IDR
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 154,800,100 IDR
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 202,799,300 IDR
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 121,199,300 IDR
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 100,321,300 IDR
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 141,598,200 IDR
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,880,500 IDR
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,800,900 IDR
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 182,401,400 IDR
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,998,700 IDR
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,238,600 IDR
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 130,799,600 IDR
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 145,200,100 IDR
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 158,398,200 IDR
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,599,800 IDR
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 71,521,400 IDR
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,598,500 IDR
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 153,600,700 IDR
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 144,001,700 IDR
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,400,500 IDR
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 149,999,200 IDR
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 90,958,900 IDR
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 140,401,100 IDR
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 98,520,900 IDR
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,879,600 IDR
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,239,900 IDR
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,960,400 IDR
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 178,800,800 IDR
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,439,200 IDR
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 243,598,200 IDR
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 79,801,600 IDR
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 189,600,800 IDR
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 130,799,600 IDR
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 177,599,600 IDR
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,998,500 IDR
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 235,200,900 IDR
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 264,000,100 IDR
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 269,998,100 IDR
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 249,599,700 IDR
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 273,600,800 IDR
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 139,199,500 IDR
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,478,500 IDR
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,600,100 IDR
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 122,398,700 IDR
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,718,900 IDR
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,201,600 IDR
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 167,999,600 IDR
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,401,700 IDR
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 232,799,400 IDR
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,520,200 IDR
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,999,700 IDR
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,400,500 IDR
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,481,900 IDR
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,598,500 IDR
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,040,600 IDR
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 158,398,200 IDR
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,841,300 IDR
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 121,199,300 IDR
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,958,100 IDR
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,161,900 IDR
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,879,100 IDR
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 278,400,900 IDR
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,400,500 IDR
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,681,100 IDR
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 135,600,300 IDR
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,201,600 IDR
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,201,600 IDR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Indonesia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bandung 82,439,700 IDR
Jakarta 88,560,900 IDR
Makasar 77,041,100 IDR
Malang 71,761,200 IDR
Medan 79,558,700 IDR
Palembang 75,239,300 IDR
Semarang 72,361,800 IDR
Surabaya 85,440,100 IDR
Surakarta 67,798,800 IDR
Tangerang 80,520,300 IDR

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