Hotel Steward Wages 2026

Steward is one of the most in-demand roles in Indonesia's hotel industry. Wage standards vary based on hotel class, location, and experience.

Daily Wage Ranges (2026)

Hotel Class	Jakarta	Bali	Yogyakarta
3-Star	130,000 – 160,000	120,000 – 150,000	110,000 – 140,000
4-Star	160,000 – 200,000	150,000 – 180,000	140,000 – 170,000
5-Star	200,000 – 260,000	180,000 – 230,000	170,000 – 210,000

Factors That Determine Pay

1. Hotel class — 5-star hotels typically pay 40–60% more than 3-star.
2. Location — Jakarta and Bali lead; tier-2 cities run 10–20% lower.
3. Night shifts / holidays — 20–30% surcharge.
4. Experience — senior stewards (3+ years) command +30%.
5. K3 certificate — Rp 10,000–20,000/day bonus.

How to Negotiate Pay

• Research the market first — use our table and survey peers.
• Highlight certificates — K3, food safety, allergen handling.
• Offer consistent shifts — businesses prefer workers available 4–5 days/week.
• Don't accept below standard — minimum is Rp 100,000/day for entry-level stewards.

Estimate Monthly Income

A steward at Rp 150,000/day × 24 work days = Rp 3,600,000 / month (before tips + overtime).

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For the complete picture of the Bali daily worker market — 6 priority areas, 6 roles, and per-shift rate ranges — see the Daily Worker Bali pillar guide. From there, pick a specific area (Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, etc.) or browse by role.