Batam's Minimum City Wage (UMK) has steadily increased over the past 10 years.
In 2016, Batam's UMK was set at Rp2.99 million. Since then, it has gradually risen to Rp4.99 million in 2025.
This figure makes Batam the area with the highest UMK in Riau Islands Province.
Below is a complete list of minimum city and regency wages in Riau Islands Province in 2025:
1. Batam City: Rp4.99 million
2. Bintan Regency: Rp4.21 million
3. Anambas Islands Regency: Rp4.08 million
4. Karimun Regency: Rp3.96 million
5. Natuna Regency: Rp3.63 million
6. Tanjungpinang City: Rp3.62 million (following the Riau Islands Provincial Minimum Wage/UMP)
7. Lingga Regency: Rp3.62 million (following the Riau Islands UMP)