West Sumatra Provincial Minimum Wage Increases by 6.3% in 2026

The West Sumatra Provincial Government has set the provincial minimum wage (UMP) in its region at Rp3,182,955 for 2026.

This figure represents an increase of Rp188,761.87, or a 6.3% rise from the 2025 UMP of Rp2,994,193.13.

"We set the UMP increase at 6.3% by considering inflation and regional economic growth," said West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah, as reported by the official Instagram of West Sumatra Public Relations on Tuesday (23/12/2025).

The West Sumatra Provincial Government also set the provincial sectoral minimum wage (UMSP) for 2026 at Rp3,214,846.

This UMSP applies to two business sectors: the palm oil plantation and its derivatives sector, and the electricity supply installation operation sector.

Mahyeldi stated that the determination of the 2026 UMP and UMSP is in accordance with existing laws and regulations, and has taken into account recommendations from the Provincial Wage Council, labor unions, employers, and academics.

"The UMP provisions are excluded for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), whose wage regulations refer to separate laws and regulations," Mahyeldi said.