PwC Survey: 49 Per Cent of Indonesian Workers Experience Financial Pressure

Financial pressure remains a genuine challenge for Indonesian workers. Nearly half of respondents in the country acknowledge experiencing economic stress in their work, amid shifting workplace dynamics influenced by technology and global uncertainty. This finding emerged from the Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey 2025 released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Globally, 55 per cent of workers report experiencing financial pressure, an increase from 52 per cent in the previous year. Among Generation Z globally, 42 per cent even report feeling financially overwhelmed. In Indonesia, the figure is slightly lower, yet remains significant. Forty-nine per cent of Indonesian workers acknowledge experiencing financial pressure in their work.

This data demonstrates that whilst conditions in Indonesia are somewhat below the global average, financial pressure remains a major issue for the domestic workforce. Regarding compensation, 53 per cent of Indonesian workers report receiving salary increases over the past 12 months. However, only 10 per cent received promotions during the same period.

On the other hand, workers’ expectations for improved welfare remain relatively high. These figures illustrate a gap between short-term income increases and long-term career mobility, which also affects workers’ perceptions of their economic stability.

Amid such financial pressure, the survey also noted positive aspects of the work environment in Indonesia. Seventy-six per cent of Indonesian worker respondents said they feel comfortable expressing their opinions and ideas related to work to their team. This figure is considerably higher than the global average of 62 per cent.