As of February 2024, the average Indonesian employee could expect a net monthly salary of around ***** million Indonesian rupiah. The highest recorded average monthly net salary was in August 2023, reaching around *** million Indonesian rupiah.

Key information about Indonesia Monthly Earnings

• Indonesia Monthly Earnings stood at 187 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 190 USD in Dec 2023
• Indonesia Monthly Earnings data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1991 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 103 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 192 USD in Dec 2022 and a record low of 34 USD in Dec 1998

CEIC shifts year-end for annual Monthly Earnings. CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Statistics Indonesia provides Monthly Average Wage in local currency. The Bank of Indonesia average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings are reported in annual frequency, ending in August of each year.


Further information about Indonesia Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Indonesia Population reached 275 million people in Dec 2022
• Unemployment Rate of Indonesia dropped to 5 % in Aug 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 71 % in Aug 2024

In 2024, employees aged between 55 to 59 years old who were formally employed could expect a salary of around 3.9 million Indonesian rupiah a month. The salaries in Indonesia in that year varied greatly, with those formally employed earning significantly more than those in casual employment. Employees in urban areas generally earned more than those in rural areas as well.

Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: Rural: Papua Mountains data was reported at 4,191,876.000 IDR in Feb 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,317,453.000 IDR for Aug 2023. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: Rural: Papua Mountains data is updated semiannually, averaging 4,254,664.500 IDR from Aug 2023 (Median) to Feb 2024, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,317,453.000 IDR in Aug 2023 and a record low of 4,191,876.000 IDR in Feb 2024. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: Rural: Papua Mountains data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Indonesia. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table ID.GBB004: Monthly Average Wage: Net: by Province.

As of August 2023, the average monthly wage of female workers in Indonesia was **** million Indonesian rupiah, more than **** percent lower than the male worker's wage. Like in many other countries, the female worker's wage in Indonesia is consistently and significantly lower than the male worker's wage.

Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: South East Sulawesi data was reported at 2,569,897.000 IDR in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,604,510.000 IDR for Aug 2018. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: South East Sulawesi data is updated semiannually, averaging 1,976,253.000 IDR from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,762,715.000 IDR in Feb 2017 and a record low of 1,111,097.000 IDR in Feb 2008. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: South East Sulawesi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table ID.GBB006: Monthly Average Wage: Net: by Province.

In 2024, DKI Jakarta had the highest average net wage of formal employees in Indonesia, at around **** million Indonesian rupiah a month. In comparison, formal employees in East Nusa Tenggara had the lowest average monthly salary of **** million Indonesian rupiah. The salaries in Indonesia in that year varied greatly, with those formally employed earning significantly more than those in informal and casual employment.

Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: Rural: Southwest Papua data was reported at 3,429,895.000 IDR in Aug 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,839,350.000 IDR for Feb 2024. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: Rural: Southwest Papua data is updated semiannually, averaging 3,101,521.000 IDR from Aug 2023 (Median) to Aug 2024, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,429,895.000 IDR in Aug 2024 and a record low of 2,839,350.000 IDR in Feb 2024. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: Rural: Southwest Papua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Indonesia. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table ID.GBB004: Monthly Average Wage: Net: by Province.

Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: South Sumatera data was reported at 2,186,609.000 IDR in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,291,648.000 IDR for Aug 2018. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: South Sumatera data is updated semiannually, averaging 1,596,162.000 IDR from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,305,834.000 IDR in Aug 2017 and a record low of 1,067,780.000 IDR in Feb 2008. Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: South Sumatera data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table ID.GBB006: Monthly Average Wage: Net: by Province.

Wages in Manufacturing in Indonesia decreased to 3090532 IDR/Month in the first quarter of 2025 from 3246220 IDR/Month in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Indonesia Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data was reported at 1,409,656.000 IDR in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,288,847.000 IDR for 2017. Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data is updated yearly, averaging 1,265,099.000 IDR from Aug 2015 (Median) to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,409,656.000 IDR in 2018 and a record low of 1,018,148.000 IDR in 2015. Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBB002: Monthly Average Wage: by Industry.

In 2024, service workers earned the highest among informal workers in Bali, with an average net wage of approximately *** million Indonesian rupiah monthly. The lowest average net income of about *** million Indonesian rupiah was earned by Balinese agricultural workers. Wages in Bali The monthly minimum wage in Bali stood at around ***** million Indonesian rupiah, ranking on the lower end compared to other provinces in Indonesia. On average, formal workers in Bali earn over ** percent more than those in informal employment. Despite being one of the largest contributors to the Balinese economy, the agricultural sector has an average income below the minimum wage for both informal and formal workers, the lowest among all economic sectors. Cultural expenditures among Balinese People in Bali spend over ** percent of their income for non-food purposes, a significantly higher rate when compared to the national average. This spending includes religious and cultural celebrations, some of which are widely known such as Galungan, Nyepi, and Ngaben ceremonies. Renowned for its rich culture and traditions, alongside its picturesque nature landscapes, Bali attracts millions of domestic and international tourists each year, making it a prime global travel destination.

Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: By Education (BE): Female data was reported at 2,178,134.000 IDR in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,070,274.000 IDR for 2017. Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: By Education (BE): Female data is updated yearly, averaging 814,142.000 IDR from Aug 1996 (Median) to 2018, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,178,134.000 IDR in 2018 and a record low of 153,737.000 IDR in 1996. Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: By Education (BE): Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBB003: Monthly Average Wage: by Education Level.

As of February 2024, casual workers in rural areas between the ages of 25 to 54 years could expect a net monthly income of around 1.62 million Indonesian rupiah. The average net monthly income for a rural casual worker in that year was around 1.52 million Indonesian rupiah, with different degrees of variation among different provinces in the country.

As of February 2024, the financial and insurance services sector was the highest-paying sector in Indonesia, with an average monthly net wage of about **** million Indonesian rupiah. By comparison, the agricultural sector was the lowest-paying sector. However, when it comes to the number of people employed, the reverse is true. Lowest wages for the largest sector of employment In 2023, the agricultural sector employed more than ** million of workers, compared to the approximately *** million people employed in the information and communication industry. Although employment in agriculture has been declining over the past few years, it still makes up the biggest share of workers in Indonesia. With the concentration of the agricultural industry in rural areas, this creates a large disparity in purchasing power between the rural and urban populations. Disparity between urban and rural incomes Although the cost of living in the countryside in Indonesia was significantly lower than in the cities and urban centers like Jakarta, there was also a significant difference in the availability of better-paid work. Those employed in the information and communication sector in the urban areas can expect over *** million rupiah more than those employed in this same sector in rural areas. This discrepancy in job quality and wages significantly impacted poverty levels, with rural areas experiencing a higher share of the population living below the poverty line.

Avg Monthly Real Wage: 2007 Base: Non Oil Mining data was reported at 3,552.900 IDR th in Dec 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,652.600 IDR th for Sep 2014. Avg Monthly Real Wage: 2007 Base: Non Oil Mining data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,258.875 IDR th from Mar 2008 (Median) to Dec 2014, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,808.600 IDR th in Mar 2013 and a record low of 2,460.420 IDR th in Dec 2008. Avg Monthly Real Wage: 2007 Base: Non Oil Mining data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBB008: Monthly Average Wage: Real: 2007 Base.

In 2024, the average net wage for formal employees in Bali, Indonesia, amounted to nearly *** million Indonesian rupiah, indicating an increase compared to the previous year. The salaries in Indonesia in that year varied greatly, with those formally employed earning significantly more than those in informal and casual employment.

Minimum Wages in Indonesia increased to 5.40 IDR Million/Month in 2025 from 5.07 IDR Million/Month in 2024. This dataset provides - Indonesia Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: Information and Communication data was reported at 4,049,057.000 IDR in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,197,907.000 IDR for 2017. Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: Information and Communication data is updated yearly, averaging 3,953,221.000 IDR from Aug 2015 (Median) to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,197,907.000 IDR in 2017 and a record low of 3,272,083.000 IDR in 2015. Indonesia Monthly Average Wage: Information and Communication data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBB002: Monthly Average Wage: by Industry.

As of February 2024, casual workers between the ages of 25 to 54 years could expect a net monthly income of around **** million Indonesian rupiah. The average net monthly income for a casual worker in that year was around **** million Indonesian rupiah, with different degrees of variation among the different provinces.