Jakarta Gubernatorial Election Debate II: DKI Regional Government's Highest Echelon I Salary Reaches Rp 90 Million

Civil Servants (PNS) in the DKI Jakarta Regional Government at Eselon I level can take home up to Rp 90 million per month. This figure can be achieved if the PNS's performance indicators are excellent. To improve PNS performance, the DKI Jakarta Regional Government is striving to increase its employees' income. At the staff level, the salary received ranges from Rp 9-14 million per month. Meanwhile, the income of structural officials at Eselon I level, such as the regional secretary, can reach Rp 70-90 million per month.

The amount of salary for DKI Jakarta Regional Government employees depends on regional performance allowances, position allowances, and performance indicators. Therefore, the total income of DKI Jakarta PNS within the same rank can vary depending on work performance.

The DKI Jakarta Regional Government's revenue in the 2016 APBD (Regional Budget) reached Rp 58.21 trillion, while expenditure reached Rp 59.1 trillion. This resulted in a deficit of Rp 890 billion. The direct expenditure budget for employee salaries reached Rp 1.84 trillion.