Gaji

Gaji is the monetary compensation paid regularly to an employee in exchange for work. In Indonesian and Malay contexts, gaji commonly denotes salary in formal discussions and contracts, typically paid on a regular schedule such as monthly. While the term is widely understood across Malay-speaking communities, its precise usage can vary by country and sector.

A typical gaji package includes several components: gaji pokok (base salary), tunjangan (allowances such as transport, housing, or meals), and insentif or bonus. Some roles also earn commissions or incentives. Deductions reduce the gross amount to take-home pay, including taxes (pajak penghasilan) and contributions to social security programs.

Gaji is usually paid monthly in formal employment, though some sectors use biweekly or weekly schedules. Employers may report gaji in gross (gaji kotor) and net (gaji bersih) terms. Labor laws in various countries set minimum wage levels and rules on timely payment, overtime (gaji lembur), and withholding.

In usage, gaji typically refers to salaried or wage-earning workers in formal contexts, while upah is more common for daily workers or informal work. The concept has parallels in other languages, with equivalents such as salary or wage. Understanding gaji involves both contractual terms and legal frameworks that govern remuneration.