Jakarta 2025: The Highest Minimum Wage in Indonesia Ready to Boost Welfare!

Kapanlagi.com - Good news comes for workers! Several provincial governments have announced increases in the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) for 2025, which is certainly a breath of fresh air for them. This increase is in line with President Prabowo Subianto's previous statement.

One of the provinces that has announced the 2025 UMP is DKI Jakarta. The Acting Governor of Jakarta, Teguh Setyabudi, revealed that the 2025 UMP in the capital is set at Rp5,396,761. This figure represents an increase of 6.5% compared to the 2024 UMP of Rp5,067,381 per month.

"The determination of the Jakarta UMP for 2025 with an increase of 6.5 percent. Thus, the UMP of DKI Jakarta is Rp5,396,761," Teguh stated, as reported by Liputan6.com on Wednesday (11/12/2024).

This UMP increase is based on the Minister of Manpower Regulation (Permenaker) Number 16 of 2024 concerning the Establishment of the Minimum Wage for 2025. The process of determining the DKI Jakarta 2025 UMP also involved meetings with various related parties and the Regional Wage Council on December 9-10, 2024.

1. Purpose of the Minimum Provincial Wage Increase

The Head of the Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy Office (Nakertransgi) of DKI Jakarta, Hari Nugroho, revealed that the increase in the Minimum Provincial Wage (UMP) is a strategic step to maintain the welfare of workers in various sectors.

With the hope of increasing the purchasing power of workers while simultaneously maintaining the competitiveness of businesses in Jakarta, Hari emphasized, "The government is committed to improving the welfare of workers while also boosting the regional economy through this measure."

2. Highest UMP in Indonesia

In 2025, the Minimum Provincial Wage (UMP) of DKI Jakarta recorded itself as the highest in all of Indonesia, exceeding the limit of Rp5 million and making it the only region offering such a high minimum wage.

This policy applies to workers and laborers with less than one year of work experience, providing new hope for their lives as they strive in the capital.

3. Comparison of Minimum Wage Increases in Several Provinces

The year 2025 brings fresh air for workers in several provinces in Indonesia with varying increases in the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP). DKI Jakarta leads with a new UMP reaching Rp5,396,761, soaring 6.5% from the previous Rp5,067,381. Followed by Papua and Central Papua, which each recorded a UMP of Rp4,285,850, an increase of Rp261,578 from the previous figure.

Meanwhile, Central Java, although also experiencing an increase, only recorded an additional Rp132,401, making it the province with the lowest UMP increase. Thus, DKI Jakarta, Papua, and Central Papua shine as the winners in this year's wage increase race!

4. UMP Jabodetabek 2024

Let’s take a look at the interesting figures from the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) Jabodetabek for the year 2024! In DKI Jakarta, workers will receive Rp 5,067,381, while Bogor Regency offers Rp 4,579,541. Bogor City is slightly higher at Rp 4,813,988, and Depok City follows with Rp 4,878,612.

In Tangerang Regency, workers will earn Rp 4,601,988, while Tangerang City provides Rp 4,760,289. South Tangerang City is equally interesting with Rp 4,670,791, and Bekasi City leads with Rp 5,343,430. Finally, Bekasi Regency also offers an enticing figure of Rp 5,219,263!

5. What is the amount of Jakarta's UMP in 2025?

In 2025, the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) of Jakarta is set at Rp5,396,761, a figure that reflects the commitment to improve the welfare of workers in the capital.

6. What is the percentage increase of Jakarta's UMP in 2025?

In 2025, Jakarta will witness an increase in the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) of 6.5%, a step that is expected to provide a boost to the economy and improve the welfare of workers in the capital.

7. What is the legal basis for the UMP determination in 2025?

The Minister of Manpower has just issued a long-awaited regulation, namely Minister of Manpower Regulation Number 16 of 2024, which is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the labor world in Indonesia.

8. Is Jakarta's UMP in 2025 the highest in Indonesia?

Of course! The Jakarta Minimum Wage (UMP) 2025 is recorded as the highest in all of Indonesia, making it a focal point in the world of employment.

9. When does the Jakarta UMP 2025 take effect?

Starting January 1, 2025, the new Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) for Jakarta will officially be implemented, bringing new hope for workers in the capital.

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