Remote Software Engineer Salary in Indonesia
How much do remote developers in Indonesia expect to make? $50,146 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Indonesia are around average for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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About software engineer salary in Indonesia
Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Indonesia are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Indonesia, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
Hire remote developers in Indonesia with Arc
Machine learning engineer who works on end-to-end pipeline from data collection, data cleaning, preprocessing, train the model, evaluate the model, and to deployment to production using pytorch. Beside machine learning/ artificial intelligence, I can do front-end development using React/Next, Vue/Nuxt, both using Typescript. And a bit of back-end using NodeJS (AdonisJS)
Passionate about sharing my knowledge and guiding others in their journey as developers. I offer practical insights into technologies like NodeJS / Typescript, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, PostgreSQL, and ReactJS. I focus on teaching how to write efficient, scalable, and dynamic code to enhance performance and user experience.
I'm a full-stack mobile developer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in building high-performance iOS apps, cross-platform solutions using React Native, and scalable web platforms with Next.js. I’ve contributed to products in industries ranging from fintech and sales to healthcare and fitness—delivering pixel-perfect UI, clean architecture, and robust backend integration. I'm proficient in Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions), Supabase, and modern frontend technologies like Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui. I've implemented real-time features using WebSockets and streaming APIs, and have experience integrating AI tools like OpenAI and ElevenLabs for conversational and voice-based applications. While I have deep experience building native apps, I often advocate for efficient cross-platform stacks when appropriate—without compromising performance or UX. I enjoy working in remote teams, contributing to both the codebase and product direction. My focus is always on delivering secure, maintainable, and user-centered solutions with business impact.
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