How Much Are Indonesian Ministers Paid Each Month? Here Are the Amounts and Allowances
As an important component of the Republic of Indonesia’s government, many may wonder about the salaries of state officials. One topic currently in the spotlight is the pay of ministers and deputy ministers.
Lately, issues regarding officials’ salaries have resurfaced. The public has been discussing proposals for salary cuts for ministers and deputy ministers, reportedly to be implemented by President Prabowo Subianto. This has piqued public curiosity about the actual monthly income of the president’s aides.
In fact, the income of ministers and deputy ministers does not come solely from basic salary. They also receive various allowances and facilities during their tenure. Thus, the total income received can be much larger than the basic salary alone.
To address this curiosity, here is a complete explanation of the salary amounts for ministers and deputy ministers in Indonesia based on applicable official regulations.
Legal Basis for Ministers’ Salaries in Indonesia
Quoted from the BPK Regulations Database, the salaries, allowances, and facilities received by ministers and deputy ministers in Indonesia are regulated by several regulations. This means there is no single rule that specifically summarises all components of such income.
Here are some legal bases that regulate the financial rights of ministers and deputy ministers:
Government Regulation (PP) Number 60 of 2000 on Amendments to Government Regulation Number 50 of 1980 Concerning Financial/Administrative Rights of State Ministers and Former State Ministers and Their Widows as Last Amended
Government Regulation Number 18 of 1993 on Amendments to Government Regulation Number 50 of 1980 Concerning Financial/Administrative Rights of State Ministers and Former State Ministers and Their Widows as Amended Twice, Last with Government Regulation Number 54 of 1992
Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia Number 68 of 2001 on Amendments to Presidential Decree Number 168 of 2000 Concerning Position Allowances for Certain State Officials
Ministry of Finance Regulation Number 176/PMK.02/2015 of 2015 Concerning Financial Rights and Other Facilities for Deputy Ministers
Indonesian Ministers’ Monthly Salary
Based on Government Regulation (PP) Number 60 of 2000, the basic salary for ministers is set at Rp 5,040,000 per month. This basic salary is not the only component of income received. Ministers also receive a position allowance that is significantly larger.
Referring to Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 68 of 2001, the position allowance for ministers amounts to Rp 13,608,000 per month. Thus, combining the basic salary and position allowance, the total fixed income received by ministers each month is around Rp 18,648,000.
Although this may not seem particularly large for high-level state officials, this figure does not yet reflect all the facilities received. Ministers also obtain various other supports in the form of operational funds, which, according to detikFinance reports, can reach around Rp 100 million to Rp 150 million per month.
It should be underlined that these operational funds are not part of the salary that can be used freely. These funds are allocated to support official activities, such as:
Official travel
Meeting arrangements
Ministry activities
Other operational needs
Due to their nature as state budget, the use of operational funds must be accountable. If there is any surplus, the funds must be returned to the state treasury.
In addition, ministers receive various position facilities such as official residences, official vehicles, and health insurance. This makes the total benefits received far greater than the nominal monthly salary alone.
How Much Is the Salary for Indonesian Deputy Ministers?
Like ministers, deputy ministers also receive monthly financial rights. However, unlike ministers who have their own basic salary, the income structure for deputy ministers is more based on percentages and allowances.
According to Ministry of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 176/PMK.02/2015, deputy ministers are entitled to:
85% of the ministerial position allowance as regulated in Presidential Decree Number 68 of 2001 concerning Position Allowances for Certain State Officials, and
135% of the performance allowance for structural officials at echelon IA with the highest position rank as regulated in the Presidential Regulation governing performance allowances applicable to the Ministry where the Deputy Minister serves.
Adapted from detikX, if calculated from the ministerial position allowance of Rp 13,608,000, then 85% of that value is equivalent to around Rp 11,566,800 per month.
In addition, the largest other component comes from performance allowances (tukin). The amount of tukin varies depending on the respective ministry, as each ministry has a different performance allowance scheme. In some ministries with high tukin, this amount can reach tens of millions of rupiah per month.
Not only that, deputy ministers also receive facilities almost equivalent to those of ministers, including:
Official vehicles
Official residences
Health insurance
If a deputy minister does not receive an official residence provided by the state, they are entitled to a housing allowance of Rp 35,000,000 per month. With these various components, the total income for deputy ministers can vary and in many cases reaches tens of millions of rupiah each month, depending on the amount of performance allowance in the ministry where they serve.
Is It True That Ministers’ Salaries Will Be Cut?
Lately, there has been talk of proposals for salary reductions for state officials, including ministers, by President Prabowo Subianto. This proposal has immediately attracted public attention and become a topic of wide discussion in various circles.
Based on information compiled from detikFinance and detikNews, the plan for salary reductions