List of Minimum Wages in Surabaya 2025, the Highest in East Java at Rp4.9 Million

Kapanlagi.com - The East Java Provincial Government has just announced good news for workers! The Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) for 2025 has been set at Rp2,305,985, an increase of 6.5 percent compared to the previous year. This increase will also impact the Minimum Wage for Regencies/Cities (UMK) across East Java, including in Surabaya.

In 2025, the minimum wage in Surabaya soars to Rp4,961,753, making it the highest minimum wage in the province. This figure represents an increase of around Rp236,274 from the Surabaya minimum wage in 2024, which was recorded at Rp4,725,479. This determination is expected to have a positive impact on the welfare of workers in the City of Heroes.

However, behind this good news, entrepreneurs, especially those in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM), are faced with the challenge of adjusting their operational costs.

"The decision to raise the UMP for 2025 is good news for all segments of society," said Adhy Karyono, Acting Governor of East Java, in a statement reported by Kapanlagi.com from ANTARA on Thursday (12/12/2024).

1. Establishment of UMP and UMK East Java 2025

The establishment of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) and the Regency Minimum Wage (UMK) for East Java in 2025 is based on several important factors.

First, this decision refers to the Minister of Manpower Regulation Number 16 of 2024 and the relevant Governor's Decision of East Java.

Furthermore, the calculation formula used is not arbitrary; it considers economic growth, inflation, and various influential indices.

No less important, the amounts of UMP and UMK are the result of a harmonious agreement between workers and employers, reflecting a joint commitment to improve welfare in this province.

2. UMK Surabaya Year by Year

Based on information from the official website of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of the Republic of Indonesia, the journey of the City Minimum Wage (UMK) in Surabaya from 2016 to 2025 shows an encouraging trend.

Starting from Rp3,045,000 in 2016, this figure has continued to climb, reaching Rp3,296,220 in 2017, and soaring to Rp4,961,753 in 2025.

Each year, this increase reflects a commitment to improving worker welfare, with a significant spike seen in 2020, when the UMK surpassed Rp4,200,479.19. Now, Surabaya shines even brighter with hope and new opportunities for the workforce in the future!

3. Highest Minimum Wage in East Java

With pride, Surabaya records itself as the city with the highest District Minimum Wage (UMK) in East Java in 2025, amounting to Rp4,961,753.

Not far behind, Gresik Regency achieved second place with an UMK of Rp4,874,133, followed by Sidoarjo Regency offering Rp4,870,511, Pasuruan Regency with Rp4,866,890, and Mojokerto Regency closing the list with Rp4,856,026.

This success reflects the spirit and encouraging economic growth in this region!

4. Impact of UMP and UMK Increases

The increase in Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) and City Minimum Wage (UMK) in East Java, particularly in Surabaya, is expected to be a breath of fresh air that enhances the purchasing power of the community, boosts the spirit and productivity of workers, and drives regional economic growth.

However, behind this hope, companies, especially Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM), are faced with the challenge of managing operational costs more efficiently to survive and compete amidst these changes.

5. What is UMK?

UMK, or Minimum Wage for District/City, is an important benchmark that must be adhered to by employers in providing compensation to workers in each region.

This is not just a number, but a commitment to ensure that every worker receives their rights fairly and appropriately according to the standards set in their area.

6. How to calculate UMK?

The Minimum Wage for Cities (UMK) is determined through a sophisticated formula that combines various important factors, such as dynamic economic growth, fluctuating inflation rates, and specific indices set by the government.

7. What is the impact of UMK increases on workers?

The increase in the Minimum Wage for Districts (UMK) is expected to be a breath of fresh air that can encourage an increase in purchasing power and the welfare of workers.

8. What is the impact of the increase in the Minimum City Wage (UMK) on companies?

The increase in the Minimum City Wage (UMK) certainly has a significant impact on the business world, especially in terms of the company's operational costs.

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