Historical Data of Average Wages in Riau Province, 2018-2023

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Historical Data of Average Wages in Riau Province, 2018-2023
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According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the average wage in Riau in December 2023 decreased by Rp 213 per hour to Rp 18,413 per hour compared to December 2022. Compared to December 2021, the average wage also decreased from Rp 19,144 per hour.

This average wage is obtained from Sakernas data surveyed by the Central Bureau of Statistics twice a year, in February and August. The average wage/salary is calculated from both monetary and in-kind payments. Workers without a permanent employer are not classified as laborers/employees but as independent workers.

Since 2015, the average hourly wage of workers in Riau has shown an upward trend in terms of amount. However, the four years post-Covid-19 pandemic since 2020 have contributed to a decrease in the average hourly wage in Riau.

Compared to other provinces, the average wage in Riau ranks 17th nationally. The national average wage in 2023 was Rp 19,662 per hour.

Comparison of monthly salary/wage by sector:

The sector/occupation with the highest salary/wage in this province is mining and quarrying, with a net monthly income of Rp 4.71 million.

The second highest paying sector is construction with a monthly salary/wage of Rp 3.63 million. Third is the government administration, defense, and mandatory social security sector with a payment of Rp 3.61 million.

The sector with the lowest monthly pay in this province is accommodation and food service, with a payment of Rp 1.83 million.

The following are the ten provinces with the highest average wages nationally in 2023:


  • DKI Jakarta Rp 42,354 per hour

  • Papua Rp 28,570 per hour

  • Riau Islands Rp 27,640 per hour

  • North Maluku Rp 27,078 per hour

  • West Papua Rp 25,695 per hour

  • Banten Rp 24,685 per hour

  • East Kalimantan Rp 22,509 per hour

  • North Kalimantan Rp 22,366 per hour

  • West Java Rp 21,194 per hour

  • Central Kalimantan Rp 20,257 per hour

The following are the ten provinces with the lowest average wages in 2023:


  • West Nusa Tenggara Rp 12,933 per hour

  • Central Java Rp 13,381 per hour

  • Lampung Rp 13,958 per hour

  • East Nusa Tenggara Rp 14,770 per hour

  • Gorontalo Rp 15,138 per hour

  • East Java Rp 15,155 per hour

  • South Sumatra Rp 16,273 per hour

  • West Sulawesi Rp 16,387 per hour

  • Central Sulawesi Rp 16,392 per hour

  • Yogyakarta Special Region Rp 16,478 per hour

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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