Average Maintenance Foreman Salary in Indonesia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Maintenance Foreman 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 a Maintenance Foreman Make in Indonesia?

A Maintenance Foreman working in Indonesia will typically earn around 42,959,900 IDR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 20,159,800 IDR to the highest average salary of 67,920,100 IDR.

Average Annual Salary
42,959,900 IDR
Average Monthly Salary
3,579,991 IDR

Lowest Annual Salary
20,159,800 IDR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,679,983 IDR

Highest Annual Salary
67,920,100 IDR
Highest Monthly Salary
5,660,008 IDR

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

Maintenance Foreman 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 Maintenance Foreman Salaries in Indonesia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Maintenance Foreman will earn in Indonesia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Maintenance Foreman can earn between 20,159,800 IDR and 67,920,100 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 a Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia is 45,599,600 IDR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 45,599,600 IDR, and 50% of the population earn more than 45,599,600 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 Maintenance Foreman salary in Indonesia, 25% of the population are earning less than 29,641,500 IDR while 75% of the population earn more than 29,641,500 IDR.

75% of the population earn less than 60,119,800 IDR, and 25% of the population earn more than 60,119,800 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.

Maintenance Foreman 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 maintenance foreman 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. A Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 23,280,700 IDR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Maintenance Foreman salary would increase to 32,161,000 IDR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Maintenance Foreman, the average salary would be 45,719,900 IDR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 55,678,400 IDR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Maintenance Foreman with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 58,798,900 IDR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Maintenance Foreman with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 64,079,200 IDR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
23,280,700 IDR
2-5 Years +38%
32,161,000 IDR
5-10 Years +42%
45,719,900 IDR
10-15 Years +22%
55,678,400 IDR
15-20 Years +6%
58,798,900 IDR
20+ Years +9%
64,079,200 IDR

Maintenance Foreman 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 a Maintenance Foreman 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. A Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 27,841,200 IDR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 42,119,100 IDR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 63,120,600 IDR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
27,841,200 IDR
Certificate or Diploma +51%
42,119,100 IDR
Bachelor's Degree +50%
63,120,600 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.

Maintenance Foreman 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 maintenance foreman will earn an average of 45,599,600 IDR, while a female maintenance foreman will earn around 40,921,600 IDR.

This means that a male maintenance foreman earns approximately 11% more than a female maintenance foreman for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Indonesia

Male
45,599,600 IDR
Female -11%
40,921,600 IDR

Maintenance Foreman 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 a Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia is around 8% every 19 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 = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% 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%

Maintenance Foreman 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.

A Maintenance Foreman is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 a Maintenance Foreman

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Maintenance Foreman in Indonesia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 58,319,900 IDR
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 46,438,700 IDR
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 72,718,100 IDR
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 41,520,800 IDR
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 66,720,300 IDR
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 221,999,600 IDR
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 63,360,300 IDR
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 48,601,200 IDR
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 207,600,200 IDR
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 52,078,500 IDR
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 57,961,400 IDR
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 144,001,700 IDR
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 71,161,900 IDR
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 45,239,100 IDR
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 59,518,100 IDR
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 111,720,700 IDR
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 58,079,300 IDR
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 83,759,700 IDR
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 93,118,500 IDR
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 128,400,500 IDR
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 249,599,700 IDR
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 48,841,700 IDR
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 267,601,100 IDR
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 239,998,500 IDR
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 181,199,700 IDR
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 148,800,300 IDR
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 148,800,300 IDR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 256,799,900 IDR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 260,400,500 IDR
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 141,598,200 IDR
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 191,999,600 IDR
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 88,560,900 IDR
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 89,518,100 IDR
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 140,401,100 IDR
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 52,681,700 IDR
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 62,879,900 IDR
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 57,359,300 IDR
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 51,841,000 IDR
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 41,158,900 IDR
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 50,158,700 IDR
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 49,678,100 IDR
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 46,199,800 IDR
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 44,280,500 IDR
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 51,238,900 IDR
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 52,078,500 IDR
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 163,201,300 IDR
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 58,919,600 IDR
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 106,921,000 IDR
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 76,078,800 IDR
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 60,361,600 IDR
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 147,600,500 IDR
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 47,401,700 IDR
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 87,838,100 IDR
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 56,280,700 IDR
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 81,719,100 IDR
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 42,239,100 IDR
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 45,239,100 IDR
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 49,318,100 IDR
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 47,758,300 IDR
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 41,399,600 IDR
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 61,199,900 IDR
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 67,681,200 IDR
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 171,598,600 IDR
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 42,119,100 IDR
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 48,961,500 IDR
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 36,960,300 IDR
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 65,998,100 IDR
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 46,560,900 IDR
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 75,598,300 IDR
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 72,718,100 IDR
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 44,998,200 IDR
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 48,360,600 IDR
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 41,280,700 IDR
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 40,559,300 IDR
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 41,280,700 IDR
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 54,358,300 IDR
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 117,959,400 IDR
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 177,599,600 IDR
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 93,958,100 IDR
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 94,918,700 IDR
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 45,119,800 IDR
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 49,919,200 IDR
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 41,040,700 IDR
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 47,280,300 IDR
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 130,799,600 IDR
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 225,599,800 IDR
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 72,119,000 IDR
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 54,840,400 IDR
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 55,560,400 IDR
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 211,199,300 IDR
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 197,998,100 IDR
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 49,438,400 IDR
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 47,640,400 IDR
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 166,799,600 IDR
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 42,959,900 IDR
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 54,840,400 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 47,999,400 IDR
Jakarta 45,839,700 IDR
Makasar 42,119,100 IDR
Malang 42,359,400 IDR
Medan 44,519,300 IDR
Palembang 44,641,600 IDR
Semarang 41,280,700 IDR
Surabaya 46,921,300 IDR
Surakarta 40,799,600 IDR
Tangerang 42,239,100 IDR

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