In 2024, the average net wage for formal employees in Jakarta, Indonesia, amounted to around 5.8 million Indonesian rupiah, indicating the highest value over the past five years. Jakarta is Indonesia's capital that has a status equal to a province, and it has the highest average wage compared to the other provinces in Indonesia.

Average Household Income: Jakarta data was reported at 21,433,656.000 IDR in 2018. Average Household Income: Jakarta data is updated yearly, averaging 21,433,656.000 IDR from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,433,656.000 IDR in 2018 and a record low of 21,433,656.000 IDR in 2018. Average Household Income: Jakarta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Indonesia. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2018): Average Monthly Household Income: by Cities.

In 2024, DKI Jakarta had the highest average net wage of formal employees in Indonesia, at around 5.81 million Indonesian rupiah a month. In comparison, formal employees in East Nusa Tenggara had the lowest average monthly salary of 2.37 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.

Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: < IDR 500,000 data was reported at 453,500.000 IDR in 2012. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: < IDR 500,000 data is updated yearly, averaging 453,500.000 IDR from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: < IDR 500,000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2012): Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: by Cities and by Income Group.

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.

Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 900,000 - IDR 999,999 data was reported at 918,529.000 IDR in 2012. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 900,000 - IDR 999,999 data is updated yearly, averaging 918,529.000 IDR from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 900,000 - IDR 999,999 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2012): Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: by Cities and by Income Group.

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.

In 2023, Jakarta's GRDP per capita amounted to approximately 322.6 million Indonesian rupiah. Jakarta is Indonesia's capital city that has a status equal to a province, and it has the highest GRDP per capita among the other provinces in the country.

Indonesia Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: DKI Jakarta data was reported at 4,486,487.000 IDR in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,415,849.000 IDR for Aug 2018. Indonesia Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: DKI Jakarta data is updated semiannually, averaging 2,871,802.000 IDR from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,486,487.000 IDR in Feb 2019 and a record low of 1,618,596.000 IDR in Feb 2008. Indonesia Average Monthly Net Wage: Semiannually: DKI Jakarta 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.

Indonesia Restaurant: Average Income: DKI Jakarta data was reported at 4,394.146 IDR mn in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,937.316 IDR mn for 2014. Indonesia Restaurant: Average Income: DKI Jakarta data is updated yearly, averaging 3,727.133 IDR mn from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2015, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,394.146 IDR mn in 2015 and a record low of 3,084.576 IDR mn in 2007. Indonesia Restaurant: Average Income: DKI Jakarta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table ID.QD001: Restaurant Income & Expenditure.

As of 2023, Jakarta’s population amounted to around ***** million inhabitants, indicating an increase of over *** thousand people over the past decade. Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital and largest city, and with its soaring population density, Jakarta ranks among the most populous cities worldwide. Employment in Jakarta In contrast to the prevalent informal employment in Indonesia, over ** percent of Jakarta’s workforce is engaged in formal employment. Notably, Jakartan formal workers have the highest average net wage in the country compared to other provinces. Most of these workers are employed in the wholesale and retail trade sector, which serves as the primary contributor to Jakarta’s GRDP. While there is a positive alignment between the city’s economic growth and increasing welfare levels, Jakarta still needs continuous efforts to further reduce unemployment rates and address income inequality gaps. Traffic and pollution As one of the most polluted major cities globally, the bustling city of Jakarta grapples with persistently low air quality. Simultaneously, the metropolis is also marked to have one of the highest traffic congestion levels in Asia. However, despite the ongoing issues and the efforts to combat these issues, Jakarta still faces an escalating number of vehicles. Factors like the surge in personal vehicle usage to avoid using public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with implanted habits, contribute significantly to Jakarta’s traffic problems.

Indonesia Restaurant: Average Expenditure: DKI Jakarta data was reported at 2,198.700 IDR mn in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,028.134 IDR mn for 2014. Indonesia Restaurant: Average Expenditure: DKI Jakarta data is updated yearly, averaging 2,039.667 IDR mn from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2015, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,218.734 IDR mn in 2011 and a record low of 1,846.982 IDR mn in 2007. Indonesia Restaurant: Average Expenditure: DKI Jakarta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table ID.QD001: Restaurant Income & Expenditure.

Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: > IDR 5,000,000 data was reported at 13,427,970.000 IDR in 2012. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: > IDR 5,000,000 data is updated yearly, averaging 13,427,970.000 IDR from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: > IDR 5,000,000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2012): Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: by Cities and by Income Group.

In 2024, Jakarta had the highest average net wage of informal workers in Indonesia, around 3.92 million Indonesian rupiah a month. In comparison, informal workers in East Nusa Tenggara had the lowest average monthly salary of around 1.3 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.

Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 800,000 - IDR 899,999 data was reported at 846,660.000 IDR in 2012. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 800,000 - IDR 899,999 data is updated yearly, averaging 846,660.000 IDR from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 800,000 - IDR 899,999 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2012): Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: by Cities and by Income Group.

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

• 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

Average Household Income: Jakarta: Ownership of Assets and Gifts data was reported at 1,880,437.000 IDR in 2018. Average Household Income: Jakarta: Ownership of Assets and Gifts data is updated yearly, averaging 1,880,437.000 IDR from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,880,437.000 IDR in 2018 and a record low of 1,880,437.000 IDR in 2018. Average Household Income: Jakarta: Ownership of Assets and Gifts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Indonesia. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2018): Average Monthly Household Income: by Cities.

In 2023, preliminary figures indicated that Jakarta recorded a per capita GRDP of over 322 million Indonesian rupiah, the highest among other provinces in Indonesia. The GRDP per capita in Jakarta has continuously increased over the past years, although a significant gap was found compared to the provinces in the Eastern part of Indonesia.

Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 4,000,000 - IDR 4,999,999 data was reported at 4,428,671.000 IDR in 2012. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 4,000,000 - IDR 4,999,999 data is updated yearly, averaging 4,428,671.000 IDR from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 4,000,000 - IDR 4,999,999 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2012): Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: by Cities and by Income Group.

Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 1,000,000 - IDR 1,499,999 data was reported at 1,263,611.000 IDR in 2012. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 1,000,000 - IDR 1,499,999 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,263,611.000 IDR from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2012, with 1 observations. Indonesia Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: DKI Jakarta: Income and Receipt Group: IDR 1,000,000 - IDR 1,499,999 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HB003: Cost of Living Survey (SBH-2012): Average Monthly Household Income and Receipt: by Cities and by Income Group.