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The 2026 minimum wage in Bali has been formally implemented as of January 1, 2026.
All employers operating in Bali must comply with the updated wage regulations.
This article explains the new minimum wage rates. It also provides context for the average wage in Bali for realistic payroll planning.
The Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) Bali 2026 is:
IDR 3,207,459 per month
This amount represents the lowest legal salary an employer may pay for a full-time employee (working 40 hours per week). It applies where no higher regency wage is enforced.
The UMP serves as the baseline for employee wage protection.
Some regencies apply higher minimum wages than the provincial standard.
Key UMK Bali 2026 figures include:
Other regencies apply the provincial minimum wage. Employers must apply wages based on the employee’s work location.
Tourism and hospitality businesses follow a sector-specific minimum wage. The sectoral minimum wage in Bali in 2026 is approximately IDR 3,267,693 per month.
This applies to hotels, villas, restaurants, and food and beverage operations.
For Badung Regency, the sectoral wage applies to Accommodation and Food & Beverage Services under KBLI 2020 Category I covering 4-star and 5-star hotels. The sectoral wage is IDR 3,828,912.60 per month.
The minimum wage represents legal compliance only. It does not reflect typical market salaries.
The average wage in Bali in 2026 is significantly higher for skilled roles. Higher-paying sectors commonly include:
Many professional salaries range from IDR 6-15 million per month or higher.
Paying only minimum wage often increases turnover risk.
All employers must ensure:
These rules apply to Indonesian companies and PT PMA entities. Non-compliance may trigger penalties or labour disputes.
The minimum wage in Bali in 2026 remains competitive within Southeast Asia. However, compliance alone is not enough.
Investors should budget using the average wage; this supports recruitment, retention, and operational continuity.
Labour compliance is increasingly viewed as a governance issue.
Wage compliance is not optional. It is a legal and commercial obligation.
Smart Advisory Solutions (SAS) assists businesses with:
Do not wait for a labour issue to arise. Speak with one of our dedicated Project Managers for clear, compliant, and commercially sound advice today.
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