"Former Viral ‘Damkar’ Sandi Butar Butar’s Contract Expires, Salary Ranges for Indonesian Firefighters Revealed"
Jakarta – Sandi Butar Butar, the viral ‘room tour’ firefighter from Depok, is no longer on duty as his contract with the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (DAMkar) has ended. The termination was confirmed by a letter of service, bearing the number 808/140/PKTT/PO.DAMKAR/I/2024, stating that Sandi’s contract was not renewed.
How Much Did Sandi Earn?
As a contracted firefighter, Sandi’s salary differed from those on the civil service list (PNS). His monthly earnings varied depending on his employment status – PNS or contract-based. Factors like job tenure, rank, and location also influenced their pay. Generally, Indonesian firefighters make between IDR 1.75 – 4 million per month.
According to a 2024 Antara report, most Indonesian firefighters earn between IDR 2.085,791 – 4,790,022 monthly. Entry-level firefighters make around IDR 2.085,791 – 4,242,840, while those with five years of experience can expect IDR 2.324,510 – 4,579,380.
Detailed Salary Breakdown by Status
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PNS Firefighters:
- Golongan IIIA: IDR 2,891,600 – 5,118,200
- Golongan IIIB: IDR 3,060,600 – 5,423,400
- Golongan IIIC: IDR 3,232,900 – 5,735,700
- Golongan IIId: IDR 3,411,500 – 6,059,300
- Golongan IIIe: IDR 3,594,700 – 6,394,100
- Contract-based Firefighters (PPPK):
- Golongan IXa: IDR 1,750,000 – 2,696,700
- Golongan IXb: IDR 1,863,600 – 2,901,200
- Golongan Xa: IDR 2,002,200 – 3,117,800
- Golongan Xb: IDR 2,147,600 – 3,345,000
- Golongan Xia: IDR 2,299,400 – 3,583,700
These figures are estimates and can vary by region. Total earnings also depend on various allowances, including risk allowance, performance bonus, Hari Raya bonus (THR), health allowance, and others per local regulations.
As a contracted worker, Sandi likely fell under the PPPK category, thus his estimated salary was IDR 1,750,000 – 3,583,700 before allowances.
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