The government has officially set the 2026 Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) effective January 1, 2026 . This determination refers to Government Regulation (PP) Number 49 of 2025 concerning Wages .
The new formula used is Inflation + (Economic Growth x Alpha), with an Alpha range of 0.5–0.9 . Alpha is an index representing labor’s contribution to economic growth in each region .
UMP 2026 List for Requested Provinces
Here are the UMP 2026 amounts for the 6 provinces you requested, based on official data from the Ministry of Manpower :
| Province | UMP 2026 | UMP 2025 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| DKI Jakarta | Rp 5,729,876 | Rp 5,396,760 | 6.17% |
| South Sumatra | Rp 3,942,963 | Rp 3,681,571 | 7.10% |
| South Sulawesi | Rp 3,921,088 | Rp 3,657,527 | 7.21% |
| Riau | Rp 3,780,495 | Rp 3,508,775 | 7.74% |
| East Kalimantan | Rp 3,759,313 | Rp 3,579,313 | 5.03% |
| Central Java | Rp 2,317,386 | Rp 2,169,348 | 7.28% |
Note: Some sources mention slightly different figures for East Kalimantan (Rp 3,762,431) . The data above uses figures from consistent sources.
DKI Jakarta: Highest Provincial Minimum Wage Nationally
DKI Jakarta once again maintains its position as the province with the highest UMP in Indonesia . Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo set an increase of 6.17% or Rp333,115 from the previous year . This determination was based on agreement within the Wage Council with an Alpha value of 0.75 .
Comparison with Other Provinces
Among 38 provinces in Indonesia, the 2026 UMP shows significant variation:
Highest: DKI Jakarta (Rp 5,729,876)
Lowest: West Java (Rp 2,317,601)
Central Java ranks second lowest, only slightly above West Java .
UMP 2026 Increase Trends
In general, the 2026 UMP increased in almost all provinces . Some provinces with the highest increases:
Central Sulawesi: 9.08%
North Sumatra: 7.89%
Riau: 7.74%
However, a few provinces showed insignificant increases, such as Central Papua, which remained relatively stagnant .
Impact on Workers and Employers
With the establishment of the 2026 UMP, businesses and workers now have certainty regarding the minimum wage floor . Companies are required to adjust wages based on the determination effective January 1, 2026 .
Despite this, there are still demands from labor unions to increase the UMP to 100% of the Decent Living Needs (KHL) .
Conclusion
The 2026 UMP has been officially set in all provinces of Indonesia using the new formula according to PP 49/2025. DKI Jakarta still holds the highest position at Rp5.7 million, while Central Java stands at Rp2.3 million. Increases vary across provinces, reflecting each region’s economic conditions.
