Leading recruitment firm Michael Page has released its 2025 report on the highest-paying job positions in Indonesia. Some roles offer salaries reaching up to half a billion rupiah. So, which jobs are these?

Monico Lim, Country Director of Michael Page Indonesia, stated that salary levels in the country remain relatively steady, with annual increases typically ranging from 5% to 8%. He emphasized that the financial services sector and highly skilled professionals continue to dominate the upper salary tiers.

“The financial services industry is experiencing aggressive counteroffers to retain talent, reflecting heightened competition for skilled professionals,” Lim noted, as reported on the official Michael Page website.

He explained that top-tier professionals typically possess strong communication abilities, leadership qualities, and specialized technical skills that contribute significantly to an organization's success—qualities that justify their high salaries.

According to the “2025 Salary Guide” published by Michael Page, here are the six highest-paying jobs in Indonesia:

6 Highest-Paying Jobs in Indonesia

1. C-suite Positions
Average Salary: IDR 519 million – IDR 1.5 billion
These executive-level roles—such as CEO and CFO—play crucial roles in organizational success. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, financial management, operational excellence, risk governance, talent development, stakeholder relations, and managing organizational change. Given the weight of these duties, it’s no surprise these roles top the salary list.

2. Senior Legal Counsel
Average Salary: IDR 150 million
This role is responsible for overseeing legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance. Their importance in mitigating legal risks makes them one of the best-paid professionals in the country. They also support business growth within Indonesia’s complex regulatory environment.

3. Head of Compliance
Average Salary: IDR 140 million
A senior leadership position especially relevant in the banking and financial services sectors. This role ensures institutional adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, and manages compliance programs to reduce legal and reputational risks.

4. Senior IT Project Manager
Average Salary: IDR 130 million
Technology roles continue to command high pay, especially at the senior level. Senior IT project managers are tasked with overseeing successful project delivery, managing communication, and allocating resources effectively—justifying their premium compensation.

5. Finance Director
Average Salary: IDR 120 million
This executive role involves overseeing a company’s financial health, driving profitability, and steering long-term financial strategy. As a key decision-maker in the organization, the finance director earns a significant income.

6. Senior Marketing Manager
Average Salary: IDR 110 million
In every organization, marketing is at the forefront of revenue generation. Senior marketing managers shape and execute initiatives that build brand value, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth, which explains their high salaries.