Indonesia‘s Teachers to Receive Salary Increase in 2025
President Prabowo Subianto has announced an anticipated salary increase for Indonesian teachers, set to take effect in 2025. This raise comes as a result of a significant increase in the national teacher welfare budget.
Subianto explained that his administration has successfully increased the budget allocated to teacher welfare to IDR 16.7 trillion for the year 2025. This brings the total budget dedicated to teacher welfare to IDR 81.6 trillion next year, reflecting a substantial commitment to improving educators’ well-being.
“The budget for the welfare of ASN and non-ASN teachers has increased to IDR 81.6 trillion, an increase of IDR 16.7 trillion for teacher welfare,” Subianto explained during a virtual address in commemoration of National Teachers’ Day 2024 on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
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These increased funds will translate into tangible benefits for Indonesia’s educators. Teachers with ASN (Aparatur Sipil Negara) or civil servant status will see their salaries increase by one full salary starting in 2025. Non-ASN teachers, meanwhile, will receive a significant boost to their professional allowance, which will be increased to IDR 2 million per month.
“ASN teachers receive additional welfare equal to one time their basic salary. Then, non-ASN teachers have their professional allowance increased to IDR 2 million per month,” Subianto outlined.
It’s important to note that the professional allowance increase for non-ASN teachers is contingent upon holding professional certification obtained through the Teacher Professional Education (PPG) program.
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## Indonesia’s Teachers Set for Salary Boost in 2025
**Host**: Welcome back to the program. Today, we’re discussing President Prabowo Subianto’s recent announcement about a significant salary increase for Indonesian teachers slated for 2025. Joining us to unpack this news is education expert Dr. Ani Lestari. Dr. Lestari, thank you for being here.
**Dr. Lestari**: It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Host**: So, President Subianto highlighted a substantial boost in the national teacher welfare budget, reaching IDR 81.6 trillion for 2025. Can you elaborate on what this means for Indonesian teachers?
**Dr. Lestari**: This is fantastic news for educators across Indonesia. This significant budget increase clearly demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and livelihoods of teachers. While the exact details of the salary increase haven’t been released yet, this budget allocation strongly suggests a meaningful pay raise for both ASN and non-ASN teachers.
**Host**: You mentioned ASN and non-ASN teachers. Can you explain the distinction for our viewers?
**Dr. Lestari**: Certainly. ASN stands for “Aparatur Sipil Negara,” which translates to Civil Servants. These are permanent government employees. Non-ASN teachers are those employed on contracts or temporary basis by educational institutions.
**Host**: Now, looking at current teacher salaries in Jakarta, according to Glassdoor [[1](https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/jakarta-indonesia-teacher-salary-SRCH_IL.0,17_IM1045_KO18,25.htm)], the average monthly salary is around IDR 5,032,500. Do you think this salary increase will significantly bridge the gap between teachers’ salaries and the rising cost of living in Indonesia?
**Dr. Lestari**: It’s definitely a step in the right direction. The aforementioned increase in the teacher welfare budget is substantial, indicating a strong commitment from the government to enhance teacher salaries. However, the adequacy of the raise will ultimately depend on the specifics of the salary adjustments announced later.
**Host**: Dr. Lestari, thank you so much for shedding light on this important development in Indonesian education. We look forward to seeing the details of the salary increase and its positive impact on the teaching profession.
**Dr. Lestari**: Thank you for having me.
