Latest news: the 2027 minimum wage is being discussed
Talks on the 2027 minimum wage have started. Manpower Minister Yassierli targets finishing the internal discussion by the end of November 2026 (Katadata, 27 October 2026). The KSPI and Labour Party unions propose a 7.5 to 9.5 percent rise. That is a union proposal, not a government decision. Ministry director general Indah Anggoro Putri said the 2027 calculation still uses a government regulation, and that rules from the new Manpower Bill would only apply after a transition period (Katadata, 6 October 2026). In the coverage we found, there is no official 2027 figure yet.
For event agencies, this is a reminder of a question that is easy to overlook: what kind of working relationship is a crew member's daily fee, and what are the ground rules?
Two possibilities: an employment agreement or a service agreement
Agencies usually engage promoters, ushers and daily crew in one of two ways:
- An employment relationship, such as a Daily Casual Work Agreement (PKHL, perjanjian kerja harian lepas) under Government Regulation 35/2021.
- A service or partnership agreement, where the talent is treated as a service provider rather than a worker.
Which one is correct depends on the facts on the ground, such as who sets hours and methods of work and whether there is ongoing instruction and supervision. The label in the contract does not decide it automatically. This article covers the first route. For your own case, consult a labour lawyer or the local Manpower Office.
Core PKHL rules under Regulation 35/2021
A summary of the text of Regulation 35/2021 and a Hukumonline commentary (October 2026) (Indonesian):
| Topic | What it says |
|---|---|
| Type of work | Work that varies in time and volume, with pay based on attendance (Article 10(1)) |
| Day limit | Works fewer than 21 days in a month (Article 10(3)), so at most 20 days |
| If exceeded | Working 21 days or more for 3 consecutive months or longer voids the daily agreement and the relationship becomes a permanent (PKWTT) one by law (Article 10(4)) |
| Form | In writing (Article 11(1)) |
| Minimum content | Employer's name and address, worker's name and address, type of work, wage amount (Article 11(2)). May be made collectively |
| Worker rights | The employer must meet the worker's rights, including social security (Article 11(3)) |
To convert a daily wage into a monthly equivalent, Article 33(1) of Regulation 35/2021 says daily wage times 25 for a 6-day week, or times 21 for a 5-day week. The Hukumonline commentary argues that this monthly equivalent must not fall below the applicable minimum wage. That is the commentator's opinion, not the wording of an article, and we have not checked the text of Regulation 36/2021 it cites. Because the 2027 minimum wage is not set yet, there is no figure to compare against.
PKWT contracts carry other requirements, such as compensation pay and registration of the agreement, whose article numbers we did not verify. Check the official text on JDIH or peraturan.go.id before using it in a contract.
What events often miss
An event runs for a few days, but peak season can have the same talent working many days in a row. The practical questions:
- How many days does one person work for your agency in a month, across all events, not just one?
- Is there a written agreement before day one, or only a chat?
- Are wages, hours and overtime recorded?
- Have mandatory rights, including social security, been considered?
Tidy attendance records help answer the first question. See our article on crew attendance for events. On tax for the fee, see income tax on daily pay.
Steps an agency can take now
These are our suggestions, not legal advice.
- Decide what kind of relationship you have with regular crew, and check with a lawyer if unsure.
- Count working days per person per month, across events.
- Prepare a written agreement template containing the minimum items above.
- Watch for the 2027 minimum wage announcement from your regional government, then compare it with the daily fees you offer.
- Keep attendance and payment records.
Sources
Checked 12 November 2026. This article is general information, not legal advice. We found no announcement of the 2027 minimum wage in the coverage up to this date.
