Are you losing talent to competitors — or winning them over with smart offers?
The 2025 hiring landscape in Indonesia is changing fast. From CEOs to AI specialists, compensation expectations are rising — and top talent knows their worth.
– Benchmark your salary offers
– Understand the roles with the highest growth
– Align with what candidates really want
The executive search landscape in Indonesia is evolving rapidly. In a market driven by digital transformation, global competition, and changing candidate priorities, it’s more important than ever to know where your offer stands.
From CEOs to AI specialists, top professionals know their value. And if your compensation package isn’t competitive, you may be losing out.
What You’ll Discover in Our 2025 Salary Report:
– The Top 10 Highest-Paying Roles in Indonesia (with monthly salary ranges)
– Which industries are offering the most aggressive packages
– Emerging roles on the rise
– What motivates top-tier candidates beyond salary
Why It Matters:
Market intelligence isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy. By knowing what the best talent expects, you can:
– Attract high-impact leaders before your competitors do
– Build compelling, long-term offers
– Strengthen your employer brand
Let’s look at some jobs in demand in the next 10 years, so the decision can be informed and educated.
Here are Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Indonesia and how much they pay, according data from Ricky Mulani, CEO of Reqruit Asia :
1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Managing Director
Salary: IDR 150M – 400M/month
Industry: Various (Banking, FMCG, Tech, Mining)
Experience and strategic leadership are key.
2. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Salary: IDR 120M – 350M/month
Industry: Finance, Manufacturing, Energy
Responsible for financial strategy and capital management.
3. IT Director / CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Salary: IDR 100M – 300M/month
Industry: Tech, Fintech, Telco
Oversees technology strategy and digital transformation.
4. Mining or Oil & Gas Engineer (GM/Project Manager Level)
Salary: IDR 80M – 250M/month
Industry: Natural Resources
Especially lucrative in Papua, Kalimantan, or offshore sites.
5. Legal Director / Senior Corporate Lawyer
Salary: IDR 80M – 200M/month
Industry: Corporate Law, Banking, M&A
Particularly in multinational firms or high-stakes sectors.
6. Data Scientist / AI Specialist (Senior Level)
Salary: IDR 60M – 150M/month
Industry: Tech, E-commerce, Finance
Demand for AI, ML, and big data expertise is rising fast.
7. Investment Banker / Private Equity Professional / Corporate Finance
Salary: IDR 70M – 180M/month (plus bonuses)
Industry: Finance
High-pressure roles with strong bonus potential.
8. Software Engineering Manager / Lead Developer
Salary: IDR 50M – 130M/month
Industry: Tech, SaaS, Fintech
Particularly in unicorn startups or MNCs like Gojek, Tokopedia, or global companies.
9. Chief of HR (CHRO/ Head of People)
Salary: IDR 100 – 250 M/ month
Industry: Finance, Energy, Manufacturing
Those with large size companies experience and proven strategic human capital management.
10. Chief of Sales / Chief of Commercial
Salary: IDR 100 – 250 M / month
Industry: Finance, Manufacturing, Distribution
Especially ones with strength in managing nation-wide portfolio, understand sales and marketing as a strategy with exposure in using digital marketing concepts.
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