Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have officially taken office as Indonesia’s president and vice president for the 2024-2029 term. The inauguration ceremony took place during a plenary session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Jakarta. With Prabowo Subianto becoming the country’s 8th president, how much official salary will he receives?
Presidential Salary in Indonesia
According to Law No. 7 of 1978 on the Financial and Administrative Rights of the President and Vice President, the salary of the President of Indonesia is set at six times the base salary of the highest-ranking state official, excluding the president and vice president. Meanwhile, the vice president’s salary is set at four times that of the highest-ranking official.
For reference, the highest-ranking state officials, such as the Speaker of the DPR and MPR, earn a base salary of Rp5.04 million (approximately $320) per month.
Salary Breakdown for President and Vice President
- President’s salary: Rp30.24 million per month (6 x Rp5.04 million)
- Vice president’s salary: Rp20.16 million per month (4 x Rp5.04 million)
Allowances for the President and Vice President
In addition to their base salaries, both the president and vice president receive substantial monthly allowances, which significantly boost their overall income:
- President’s allowance: Rp32.5 million per month
- Vice president’s allowance: Rp22 million per month
Total Monthly Compensation
When combining their salaries and allowances, Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia president receives monthly salary amounts to Rp62.7 million (approximately $4,000), while Gibran as the vice president receives Rp42.16 million (around $2,700) per month.
Prabowo and Gibran Officially Inaugurated as Indonesia’s President and Vice President
Cabinet Ministers’ Salaries
President Prabowo has also appointed several ministers and deputy ministers to form his administration, named the “Merah Putih Cabinet.” The cabinet includes seven coordinating ministers, 48 ministers, and 56 deputy ministers. The salary for these high-ranking officials is outlined in Presidential Decree No. 68 of 2001 regarding position allowances for certain state officials.
For ministers and equivalent officials:
- Monthly base salary: Rp5.04 million
- Position allowance: Rp13.6 million
The newly sworn-in government team will now begin its term, focusing on implementing the key policies that Prabowo and Gibran have set out for their administration.
(Raidi/Agung)
