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Average Market Research Analyst Salary in Indonesia for 2026

A market research analyst in Indonesia earns about 172,800,900 IDR a year. That's 19% above 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 89,879,100 IDR a year, while the very top stretches to 264,000,100 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 a market research analyst make in Indonesia?

Average salary
172,800,900 IDR
14,400,075 IDR per month
Lowest reported
89,879,100 IDR
7,489,925 IDR per month
Highest reported
264,000,100 IDR
22,000,008 IDR per month

A typical market research analyst working in Indonesia brings home around 14,400,075 IDR a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 89,879,100 IDR, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 264,000,100 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 market research analyst 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 market research analyst 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 market research analysts in Indonesia earn less than 165,599,600 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 115,080,900 IDR (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 206,398,800 IDR (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of market research analysts sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 89,879,100 IDR. The highest stretch to 264,000,100 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.

89,879,100
Low
165,599,600
Median
264,000,100
High
115,080,900
25th
206,398,800
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in IDR

Market research analyst pay by experience in Indonesia

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a market research analyst 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 market research analyst salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    102,119,600 IDR
  • 2-5 Years
    +34% from previous
    136,800,100 IDR
  • 5-10 Years
    +30% from previous
    177,599,600 IDR
  • 10-15 Years
    +22% from previous
    215,998,500 IDR
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    235,200,900 IDR
  • 20+ Years
    +6% from previous
    248,398,700 IDR

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 34%. That is the point at which a market research analyst 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.


Market research analyst pay by education in Indonesia

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving market research analyst 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 market research analyst salary in Indonesia broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Certificate or Diploma
    121,199,300 IDR
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +51% from previous
    183,600,500 IDR
  • Master's Degree
    +42% from previous
    260,400,500 IDR

Market research analyst gender pay gap in Indonesia

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Indonesia is no exception. Male market research analysts in Indonesia earn an average of 182,401,400 IDR a year, while female market research analysts earn around 166,799,600 IDR. That works out to a 9% 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.

Market Research Analyst gender pay gap

9%

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

Men 182,401,400 IDR
Women 166,799,600 IDR

Pay raises for a market research analyst 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 12% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 8% 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

Market research analyst 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.

78%

78% of market research analysts in Indonesia reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a market research analyst a high-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 6% to 8% of base salary. The remaining 22% of market research analysts 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

Market research analyst: 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

Market research analyst salary by city in Indonesia

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

  • Medan
  • Bandung
  • Surabaya
  • Jakarta
  • Makasar
  • Semarang
  • Palembang
  • Tangerang
  • Malang
  • Surakarta
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
MedanCity191,999,600 IDR183,600,500 IDR99,601,100-292,800,300 IDR
BandungCity189,600,800 IDR193,201,900 IDR93,118,500-296,400,500 IDR
SurabayaCity188,401,800 IDR202,799,300 IDR86,519,600-298,799,000 IDR
JakartaCity185,999,300 IDR178,800,800 IDR96,838,800-284,398,600 IDR
MakasarCity174,000,900 IDR166,799,600 IDR90,479,600-266,399,100 IDR
SemarangCity172,800,900 IDR176,398,800 IDR84,718,900-269,998,100 IDR
PalembangCity171,598,600 IDR184,799,000 IDR78,838,900-272,398,100 IDR
TangerangCity171,598,600 IDR185,999,300 IDR79,079,700-273,600,800 IDR
MalangCity167,999,600 IDR160,800,900 IDR87,240,100-256,799,900 IDR
SurakartaCity157,201,600 IDR159,601,400 IDR76,921,100-244,798,100 IDR


Market Research Analyst in Indonesia: FAQs

  • How much does a market research analyst make per month in Indonesia?

    A market research analyst in Indonesia earns about 14,400,075 IDR a month before tax, based on an annual average of 172,800,900 IDR.

  • What's the salary range for a market research analyst in Indonesia?

    Entry-level market research analysts in Indonesia start near 89,879,100 IDR. Top-end pay reaches around 264,000,100 IDR. The middle 50% of earners sit between 115,080,900 and 206,398,800 IDR.

  • Is the median market research analyst salary in Indonesia higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 165,599,600 IDR, lower than the average of 172,800,900 IDR. Half of market research analysts in Indonesia earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for market research analysts in Indonesia?

    Men working as a market research analyst in Indonesia earn around 9% more than women on average (182,401,400 vs 166,799,600 IDR a year).

  • Do market research analysts in Indonesia get bonuses?

    About 78% of market research analysts in Indonesia reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8% of base salary.

  • Do market research analysts earn more in the public or private sector in Indonesia?

    In Indonesia, the public sector pays a market research analyst about 9% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do market research analysts in Indonesia get a pay raise?

    A market research analyst in Indonesia sees a raise of around 12% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.