QA jobs in Indonesia
Indonesia has 109 open QA roles across 5 of our 12 listed cities, and 4 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of Rp310M gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A large market with QA roles in e-commerce, fintech and mobility, centred on Jakarta.
Asia-Pacific · schematic, dot size follows open roles
Live QA roles in Indonesia
109 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 86, contract 23.
Quality Assurance Automation (Playwright)
Junior Quality Assurance
Language Data Quality Reviewer - Entry Level (Foundational / L1) | (Indonesian)
Performance Tester (Jmeter)
Sr SDET
Application Test Analyst (IT Quality Assurance)
Role mix in Indonesia
- Manual QA Tester58 53%
- QA Automation Engineer30 28%
- Business / Test Analyst8 7%
- QA Lead / Manager4 4%
- Performance Test Engineer3 3%
- SDET3 3%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Jira, Postman, Selenium.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Indonesia
Gross annual pay in IDR, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | Rp170M | Rp210M | Rp250M | Rp260M | Guide |
| QA Automation Engineer | Rp250M | Rp310M | Rp380M | Rp390M | Guide |
| SDET | Rp270M | Rp330M | Rp410M | Rp420M | Guide |
| Mobile QA Engineer | Rp220M | Rp270M | Rp330M | Rp350M | Guide |
| Performance Test Engineer | Rp310M | Rp370M | Rp460M | Rp490M | Guide |
| QA Lead / Manager | Rp230M | Rp280M | Rp340M | Rp360M | Guide |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.16 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Indonesia
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Notice is typically 30 days.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is 12 working days after 12 months.
Working week
40 hours on a five-day week.
Probation
Up to three months.
Employer on-costs
Employer social-security contributions typically add around 10% to 11%. A mandatory holiday allowance (THR) of one month is paid.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs.
Contractors
Freelancers handle their own tax. Foreign contractors need the right work authorisation.
Working language
Indonesian; English in international teams.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Indonesia is on UTC+7 (WIB), and its cities span UTC+7 to UTC+8. The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Indonesia's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Indonesia keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 0 h and with London 4 h.
Flex work in Indonesia: limited
Flex tasks are available in Indonesia for a smaller set of task types. Payout routes are checked case by case. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
12 cities in Indonesia
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
QA jobs in Indonesia: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Indonesia?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Indonesia has a median gross salary of Rp310M a year, with a p10 to p90 band of Rp250M to Rp380M. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns Rp210M. Senior automation engineers reach Rp390M.
How many QA jobs are open in Indonesia?
PassRidge lists 109 open QA roles in Indonesia today, 4 of them remote. Jakarta leads with 82 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Indonesia?
Common arrangements are: Permanent employee (PKWTT); Fixed-term employee (PKWT); Freelancer. Notice: Notice is typically 30 days. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is 12 working days after 12 months. Typical on-costs: Employer social-security contributions typically add around 10% to 11%. A mandatory holiday allowance (THR) of one month is paid. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Indonesia have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Indonesia (UTC+7 (WIB)) overlaps 0 h with US East, 0 h with US West, 2 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Indonesia?
Flex tasks are available in Indonesia for a smaller set of task types. Payout routes are checked case by case. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Indonesia hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Jakarta (82), Surabaya (2), Yogyakarta (2), Bandung (1). We cover 12 cities: Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Batam, Bandar Lampung.