Indonesian President approves significant pay increase for military and defense personnel

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has authorized a substantial increase in performance allowances for personnel within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Ministry of Defense. This decision is formalized through Presidential Regulations No. 42 and 43 of 2026, which establish the new financial benefits.

Sources indicate that Presidential Regulation No. 42 specifically addresses the performance allowances for TNI personnel, while Regulation No. 43 pertains to those within the Ministry of Defense. These regulations, recently issued, have not yet been published in the State Secretariat's legal database.

Under the revised pay structure, high-ranking military officials, including four-star generals who serve as Army Chiefs of Staff, are set to receive a monthly allowance of approximately 48.61 million rupiah. This represents a notable increase compared to the previous rates, where such positions received around 37.81 million rupiah per month.

Similarly, positions such as the Deputy Chief of General Staff (Kasum) of the TNI and Deputy Army Chiefs of Staff will now receive an allowance of approximately 44.87 million rupiah per month. Previously, these roles were compensated with about 34.9 million rupiah monthly. The adjustments aim to enhance the welfare and motivation of military and defense personnel.