The Indonesian National Army (TNI) is a profession that is coveted by everyone, including young people. Many people are also interested in knowing how much salary TNI members receive.
TNI salaries are regulated based on their rank and length of service, and although the basic salary is regulated in government regulations, there are still several additional allowances and facilities provided.
This article will take a deeper look at TNI salaries based on rank and some of the allowances they receive.
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In 2024, TNI salaries will increase by 8%, which applies to all groups, as part of efforts to improve the welfare of state officials.
Following are the TNI Basic Salaries Based on Rank
Class I Salary (TNI Enlisted)
- Head Corporal: Rp. 1,917,100 – Rp. 2,960,700.
- Soldier Two (Prada): Rp. 1,643,500 – Rp. 2,538,100.
Class II Salary (TNI NCO)
- Assistant First Lieutenant: IDR 2,454,000 – IDR 4,032,600.
- Second Sergeant: IDR 2,103,700 – IDR 3,457,100.
Group III Salary (First Officer)
- Captain: IDR 2,909,100 – IDR 4,780,600.
- Second Lieutenant: IDR 2,735,300 – IDR 4,425,200.
Group IV Salary (Middle and Senior Officers)
- Mayor: Rp 3.000.100 – Rp 4.930.100.
- 4 Star General: IDR 5,238,200 – IDR 5,930,800.
TNI Member Benefits
TNI members also receive various performance allowances, for example:
- KSAD received IDR 37,810,500.
- Class 17 position: IDR 29,085,000.
Apart from the basic salary, TNI members also receive various allowances and other facilities that increase their total income.
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One of the significant allowances is the position allowance given to TNI officers in accordance with the structural position they hold.
The benefits of this position vary, depending on the level of leadership and responsibilities held.
Apart from position allowances, TNI members also receive family allowances, operational risk allowances, and official housing facilities for those who do not have their own homes.
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Health facilities are also provided free of charge to TNI members and their families at hospitals owned by the TNI or those that collaborate with the military.
Additional Salary Based on Special Assignments
The salaries received by TNI members can increase if they are placed in special locations or carry out dangerous missions.
Assignments in border areas, for example, provide additional risk allowances. In addition, TNI members who are part of UN peacekeeping forces or other international missions, such as UNIFIL in Lebanon, also receive additional salaries in accordance with standards set by the UN.
Salary Increases and Government Policy
The Indonesian government regularly reviews policies regarding the salaries of civil servants, including the TNI. This is done to ensure the welfare of soldiers who risk their lives every day for the sake of national security. One important policy is the provision of regular salary increases based on inflation and the country’s economic conditions.
In 2024, the government has announced a salary increase for ASN and TNI by 8%, which shows the government’s attention to improving the welfare of military members. (Z-12)
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