{"id":7135,"date":"2025-12-04T06:32:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T23:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinasia.id\/blog\/?p=7135"},"modified":"2025-12-04T10:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:40:05","slug":"salary-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investinasia.id\/blog\/salary-in-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Salary and Average Salary in Indonesia: 2025 Data"},"content":{"rendered":"

The average salary in Indonesia refers to the national midpoint of monthly earnings across industries, reflecting the income levels received by workers in both formal and informal sectors. Indonesia\u2019s 2025 salary structure shows rising wages driven by expanding urban labor markets, strong provincial minimum wage (UMP) adjustments, and demand in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, technology, and healthcare. Average monthly pay in 2025 reaches IDR 12.5 million, supported by higher UMP figures in regions like DKI Jakarta, Bekasi, and Karawang. This salary benchmark helps employers, expatriates, and job seekers evaluate compensation standards, compare regional wage differences, and understand Indonesia\u2019s position within Southeast Asia\u2019s labor market.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> Working in Indonesia as a Foreigner: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Basic Salary in Indonesia (2025 Update)<\/h2>\n

Indonesia\u2019s basic salary, officially termed the minimum wage or UMP (Upah Minimum Provinsi), varies by province. As of 2025, the national average minimum wage has risen by 6.5% from the previous year, reaching approximately IDR 5,396,760 per month.<\/p>\n

DKI Jakarta offers the highest minimum wage at IDR 5,396,761, whereas Central Java has the lowest at IDR 2,169,348.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> Basic Salary in Jakarta 2024: Latest UMR Update<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Top 10 Provinces with the Highest UMP 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No<\/strong><\/td>\nProvince<\/strong><\/td>\n2025 UMP (IDR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nDKI Jakarta<\/td>\n5,396,761.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nPapua<\/td>\n4,285,850.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nPapua Selatan<\/td>\n4,285,850.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nPapua Pegunungan<\/td>\n4,285,850.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPapua Tengah<\/td>\n4,285,848.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nBangka Belitung<\/td>\n3,876,600.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nSulawesi Utara<\/td>\n3,775,425.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nAceh<\/td>\n3,685,616.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nSumatera Selatan<\/td>\n3,681,571.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nSulawesi Selatan<\/td>\n3,657,527.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: satudata.kemnaker.go.id<\/em><\/p>\n

Top 10 Provinces with the Lowest UMP 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No<\/strong><\/td>\nProvince<\/strong><\/td>\n2025 UMP (IDR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nJawa Tengah<\/td>\n2,169,349.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nJawa Barat<\/td>\n2,191,232.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nDI. Yogyakarta<\/td>\n2,264,080.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nJawa Timur<\/td>\n2,305,985.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nNusa Tenggara Timur<\/td>\n2,328,969.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nNusa Tenggara Barat<\/td>\n2,602,931.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nBengkulu<\/td>\n2,670,039.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nKalimantan Barat<\/td>\n2,878,286.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nLampung<\/td>\n2,893,070.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nBanten<\/td>\n2,905,119.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: satudata.kemnaker.go.id<\/em><\/p>\n

Average Salary in Indonesia (2025 Update)<\/h2>\n
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Basic Salary and Average Salary in Indonesia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2025, the average monthly salary in Indonesia is projected to reach IDR 12,500,000 (approximately USD 790). This marks a steady increase from the previous year and highlights Indonesia\u2019s economic progress.<\/p>\n

Salary distribution by range:<\/p>\n