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Average Industrial Machinery Mechanic Salary in Indonesia for 2026

An industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia earns about 85,440,100 IDR a year. That's 41% below the national average of 145,200,100 IDR.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Indonesia sit around 42,719,800 IDR a year, while the very top stretches to 131,998,300 IDR. Everything on this page is in Indonesian rupiah (IDR, symbol Rp), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Indonesia, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Indonesia?

Average salary
85,440,100 IDR
7,120,008 IDR per month
Lowest reported
42,719,800 IDR
3,559,983 IDR per month
Highest reported
131,998,300 IDR
10,999,858 IDR per month

A typical industrial machinery mechanic working in Indonesia brings home around 7,120,008 IDR a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 42,719,800 IDR, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 131,998,300 IDR for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior industrial machinery mechanic working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How industrial machinery mechanic pay ranges in Indonesia

A good way to think about salary in Indonesia is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia earn less than 85,440,100 IDR a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 57,719,800 IDR (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 108,959,200 IDR (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of industrial machinery mechanics sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 42,719,800 IDR. The highest stretch to 131,998,300 IDR, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

42,719,800
Low
85,440,100
Median
131,998,300
High
57,719,800
25th
108,959,200
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in IDR

Industrial machinery mechanic pay by experience in Indonesia

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical industrial machinery mechanic salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    51,238,900 IDR
  • 2-5 Years
    +32% from previous
    67,798,800 IDR
  • 5-10 Years
    +34% from previous
    90,721,000 IDR
  • 10-15 Years
    +19% from previous
    108,238,800 IDR
  • 15-20 Years
    +8% from previous
    116,759,400 IDR
  • 20+ Years
    +7% from previous
    124,799,100 IDR

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 34%. That is the point at which a industrial machinery mechanic typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Industrial machinery mechanic pay by education in Indonesia

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving industrial machinery mechanic pay in Indonesia. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average industrial machinery mechanic salary in Indonesia broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    67,798,800 IDR
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +40% from previous
    94,681,700 IDR
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +25% from previous
    118,079,000 IDR

Industrial machinery mechanic gender pay gap in Indonesia

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Indonesia is no exception. Male industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia earn an average of 87,600,700 IDR a year, while female industrial machinery mechanics earn around 82,801,800 IDR. That works out to a 6% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic gender pay gap

5%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Indonesia.

Men 87,600,700 IDR
Women 82,801,800 IDR

Pay raises for an industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Indonesia sees a raise of about 9% every 19 months, which works out to roughly 6% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Indonesia, the national average raise is around 8% every 18 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Indonesia:

  • Banking
    2%
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
    1%
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Industrial machinery mechanic bonus rates in Indonesia

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

28%

28% of industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an industrial machinery mechanic a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 3% of base salary. The remaining 72% of industrial machinery mechanics reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Indonesia

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Industrial machinery mechanic: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Indonesia is about 9% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

8%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Indonesia on average.

Public sector 151,201,000 IDR
Private sector 139,199,500 IDR

Industrial machinery mechanic salary by city in Indonesia

Industrial machinery mechanic pay is not even across Indonesia. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Jakarta
  • Bandung
  • Surabaya
  • Tangerang
  • Semarang
  • Medan
  • Palembang
  • Surakarta
  • Makasar
  • Malang
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
JakartaCity99,721,200 IDR99,721,200 IDR49,801,000-154,800,100 IDR
BandungCity93,478,400 IDR86,040,800 IDR50,519,600-141,598,200 IDR
SurabayaCity91,919,500 IDR88,199,100 IDR47,758,300-140,401,100 IDR
TangerangCity88,199,100 IDR95,281,200 IDR40,559,300-140,401,100 IDR
SemarangCity87,118,500 IDR85,318,400 IDR44,398,300-134,400,400 IDR
MedanCity85,918,200 IDR91,079,200 IDR40,439,700-135,600,300 IDR
PalembangCity85,801,100 IDR87,481,900 IDR42,000,700-134,400,400 IDR
SurakartaCity83,040,600 IDR76,439,700 IDR44,878,500-125,999,700 IDR
MakasarCity80,040,700 IDR75,239,300 IDR42,359,400-121,199,300 IDR
MalangCity78,960,300 IDR78,960,300 IDR39,481,900-122,398,700 IDR


Industrial Machinery Mechanic in Indonesia: FAQs

  • How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make per month in Indonesia?

    An industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia earns about 7,120,008 IDR a month before tax, based on an annual average of 85,440,100 IDR.

  • What's the salary range for an industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia?

    Entry-level industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia start near 42,719,800 IDR. Top-end pay reaches around 131,998,300 IDR. The middle 50% of earners sit between 57,719,800 and 108,959,200 IDR.

  • Is the median industrial machinery mechanic salary in Indonesia higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 85,440,100 IDR, higher than the average of 85,440,100 IDR. Half of industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia?

    Men working as an industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia earn around 6% more than women on average (87,600,700 vs 82,801,800 IDR a year).

  • Do industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia get bonuses?

    About 28% of industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 3% of base salary.

  • Do industrial machinery mechanics earn more in the public or private sector in Indonesia?

    In Indonesia, the public sector pays an industrial machinery mechanic about 9% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do industrial machinery mechanics in Indonesia get a pay raise?

    An industrial machinery mechanic in Indonesia sees a raise of around 9% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 6% a year.