The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) is currently undertaking a thorough review regarding the proposed salary increment for Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN), which encompasses both Civil Servants (PNS) and Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK). This crucial update was conveyed by Luky Alfirman, the Director General of Budget at Kemenkeu, who affirmed that the assessment process is actively underway.
“The proposal for the PNS salary increase is still being reviewed,” Luky Alfirman stated when met at the House of Representatives (DPR RI) building in Senayan, Jakarta, on Monday, November 24. When pressed for a timeline on the completion of this vital assessment, Alfirman admitted that the exact duration remains uncertain. He emphasized that any final decision on salary adjustments would ultimately hinge on directives from higher leadership, indicating a comprehensive and multi-layered approval process.
Earlier, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, identified as the Minister of Finance, confirmed that Kemenkeu had officially received a letter outlining the proposed 2026 PNS salary hike. This significant proposal originated from Rini Widyantini, named as the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan RB), marking a formal step in the process towards potential remuneration adjustments for government employees.
Purbaya further elaborated on the Ministry of Finance’s meticulous approach, ensuring that once the official proposal was lodged, a rigorous evaluation and assessment would be conducted. “We will evaluate and assess it once the letter has been received,” Purbaya affirmed during an APBN KiTA press conference at the Kemenkeu Office in Jakarta, as reported on Friday, November 21. This indicates a commitment to a detailed financial and economic analysis before any definitive decision is announced for the upcoming year.
For context, the most recent salary increase for Civil Servants was implemented during President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) administration. In 2023, President Jokowi authorized an 8 percent increase for PNS across both central and regional government bodies, including personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri). Furthermore, retirees saw a significant 12 percent raise in their pensions.
President Jokowi expressed his expectation that these salary adjustments would not only enhance the performance and productivity of ASN but also stimulate economic growth and contribute positively to national development. This move was underscored as a fundamental component of improving the overall welfare, allowances, and remuneration of civil servants, aligning their compensation more closely with their performance and productivity.
Summary
The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) is actively reviewing a proposal for a 2026 salary increase for Civil Servants (PNS) and Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK). Luky Alfirman, Director General of Budget, confirmed the ongoing assessment, stating that the final decision awaits approval from higher leadership. This significant proposal was formally submitted by the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan RB) and received by Kemenkeu.
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa affirmed that a rigorous evaluation and assessment will be conducted before any definitive announcement. The most recent salary adjustment occurred in 2023 under President Joko Widodo’s administration, which included an 8 percent raise for PNS, TNI, and Polri personnel, alongside a 12 percent increase for retirees. These adjustments aim to enhance ASN performance and contribute to economic growth.
