Jakarta, Dec. 24 -- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo on Wednesday announced a rise in the capital's provincial minimum wage for 2026, setting a higher floor for pay as the city seeks to balance worker welfare with business sustainability.

"After a series of meetings at the Wage Council involving workers, employers and the Jakarta provincial government, the 2026 provincial minimum wage has been set at Rp5,729,876," Pramono said at City Hall.

The new rate marks an increase from the current Jakarta minimum wage of Rp5,396,761, representing a 6.17 percent rise or Rp333,115, equivalent to about $19, to take effect next year.

Pramono said the decision was based on Government Regulation No. 49 of 2025, which provides the legal framework ...