Farm Laborer's Nominal Wage Increased to Rp 56,902 in August 2021

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the average nominal wage for farm laborers was Rp 56,902 per day in August 2021. This figure increased by 0.13% from the previous month, which was Rp 56,829 per day. Compared to August 2020, the average nominal wage for farm laborers increased by 2.2%.

Meanwhile, the average real wage for farm laborers was recorded at Rp 52,750 per day last month. This amount increased by 0.18% from July 2021, which was Rp 52,653 per day. Compared to August 2020, the average real wage for farm laborers decreased by 0.02%.

The average nominal wage for construction workers in August 2021 was recorded at Rp 91,217 per day. This amount increased by 0.05% from the previous month, which was Rp 91,171 per day. It also increased by 1.5% compared to August 2020.

Meanwhile, the average real wage for construction workers reached Rp 85,587 per day last month. This amount increased by 0.02% from July 2021, which was Rp 85,570 per day. Compared to August 2020, the average real wage for construction workers decreased by 0.1%.

Nominal wages are the average daily wages received by workers as compensation for work performed. Real wages, on the other hand, reflect the purchasing power of the income or wages received by workers.