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Couriers in Indonesia: duties, licence, pay, partner status and applying safely

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Parcel couriers in Indonesia need a SIM C licence and a motorbike; check if you are an employee or a partner. Paying a deposit to start is a red flag.

Summary

Medium scam risk
  • Couriers pick up and deliver parcels on a route, update status in an app and collect cash on delivery (COD) payments.
  • Motorcycle couriers must hold a SIM C licence, available from age 17 under Law 22/2009 Articles 80 and 81.
  • Many courier vacancies offer partner (mitra) status rather than employment, so ask in writing about minimum wage and BPJS.
  • Independent workers, including partner couriers, can register themselves with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan as non-wage earners (BPU).
  • A courier vacancy that asks for a deposit, a gear fee or your original vehicle ownership book (BPKB) as a guarantee is suspect.
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  1. What does a courier do in Indonesia?
  2. How do you become a courier in Indonesia?
  3. What does a typical courier job description look like?
  4. How much does a courier earn in Indonesia?
  5. Which education routes lead to courier work?
  6. What is the difference between an employed courier and a partner courier?
  7. What is the career path for a courier?
  8. How does an office messenger differ from a parcel courier?
  9. What interview questions might you be asked for courier jobs?
  10. Which job scams target courier applicants?
  11. Where can you find safe courier vacancies?
  12. Which careers are similar?

What does a courier do in Indonesia?

Couriers (kurir) pick up and deliver parcels on a daily route, make sure the recipient and address are correct, and update the delivery status in an app. Couriers also collect cash on delivery (COD) payments, return parcels that could not be delivered and keep their vehicle roadworthy. Most parcel couriers in cities ride motorcycles, while larger shipments go by box van.

  • Load parcels at the depot or pick-up point according to the assigned route.
  • Deliver parcels and make sure the address and recipient are correct.
  • Update delivery status in the app, including a photo or signature as proof.
  • Collect cash on delivery (COD) payments and pay them in according to procedure.
  • Pick up parcels from sellers or customers.
  • Return undeliverable parcels with a note of the reason.
  • Look after the vehicle and equipment so they are safe to use.

How do you become a courier in Indonesia?

Motorcycle couriers must hold a SIM C licence. Law 22/2009 on Road Traffic and Transport, Article 77, requires every driver to hold a licence for the type of vehicle, Article 80 sets SIM C for motorcycles, and Article 81 sets a minimum age of 17. Box vans with a permitted weight up to 3,500 kilograms need a SIM A. Vacancies also usually ask for your own motorbike and a smartphone.

What does a typical courier job description look like?

Courier vacancies in Indonesia usually look for people with a SIM C licence, a motorbike and a smartphone who know the area and can meet daily delivery targets, to pick up, deliver and update parcels. We wrote the description below ourselves from common advertising patterns. It is not a vacancy from any delivery company, so there is no apply button.

General example, not a vacancy

We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company.

Commonly requested requirements

  • A valid SIM C licence for motorcycles; for box vans, a SIM A.
  • Your own motorcycle with valid registration (STNK); some vacancies provide a vehicle.
  • A smartphone for the delivery app.
  • A junior or senior high school certificate (SMP, SMA or SMK); some vacancies ask for no particular certificate.
  • Knowledge of the delivery area and readiness to work outdoors with daily targets.

Skills

Navigation and local knowledge, Safe riding, Time management, Honesty with COD cash, Customer service, Using apps, Reading addresses carefully.

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)

How much does a courier earn in Indonesia?

No courier-specific pay data meets our standard yet, so that row in the table reads Not enough data. The floor is clear: under Government Regulation (PP) 36/2021 Articles 23 and 24, workers with less than one year of service may not be paid below the minimum wage where they work, which is the 2026 minimum wage (UMK) of the regency or city. That rule applies within an employment relationship (Law 13/2003 Article 1 point 15). Partner couriers are usually paid per parcel, so work out your net income after fuel, phone credit and motorbike upkeep.

Courier: available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)
Data Figure Notes
Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies Not enough data yet (n < 30)
Average net wage of employees, Transportation and storage (BPS Sakernas May 2026) IDR 4,021,767 reference for the Transportation and storage sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions) Badan Pusat Statistik
Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor IDR 2,317,601 to IDR 5,729,876 Lowest 2026 UMP IDR 2,317,601 (West Java), highest IDR 5,729,876 (Jakarta) Micro and small businesses are exempt from the minimum wage rules; pay there is set by agreement and still has a legal floor. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

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Which education routes lead to courier work?

Couriers need no special education; what is required is the right licence. Law 22/2009 Article 77 says driving competence can be gained through training or self-study, and Article 81 requires passing the tests. The competency standard for deliveries is the postal and courier SKKNI (ministerial decree 354/2014), which includes a unit on making deliveries. Ministry of Manpower vocational training on Skillhub charged trainees nothing as of 7 October 2026.

What is the difference between an employed courier and a partner courier?

An employed courier works in an employment relationship, based on an employment agreement involving work, wages and instructions (Law 13/2003 Article 1 point 15), so the minimum wage rules apply and the employer must register them with BPJS (Law 24/2011 Article 15). Partner couriers are usually paid per parcel. If the company does not register you, you must register yourself (Article 16), for example as a BPJS Ketenagakerjaan non-wage earner (BPU).

Legal status: the Labour Protection Law was approved by the DPR and the Government on 6 October 2026 but has not been promulgated and its text is not public. Until it takes effect, the rules on this page apply.

Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat RI (emedia); Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan RI

What is the career path for a courier?

Couriers with a good record can usually move up to route coordinator, courier team leader or operations staff at a sorting hub. With a SIM A or SIM B I licence, a motorcycle courier can move to box van or truck delivery. Field experience is also useful for warehouse administration or customer service roles at logistics companies.

How does an office messenger differ from a parcel courier?

Office or bank messengers carry documents, letters and files between offices, to banks or to government offices, not online shoppers' parcels. These posts are often filled through outsourcing companies; under PP 35/2021 Article 18, the outsourcing company is responsible for the outsourced worker's pay and protection. They usually need a SIM C, a motorbike and honesty, because messengers often carry important documents or cash, so ask for written rules on who is liable if a document or money goes missing.

What interview questions might you be asked for courier jobs?

Interview questions for courier jobs often cover getting goods or passengers there safely and on time, damaged or wrong deliveries, safety at work, difficult recipients, and shifts or long journeys. Each example below comes with why it is asked and how to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job.

Republika (official statement via media)

General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare.

Questions for this field

How do you make sure goods or passengers arrive safely and on time?

Why they ask: Punctuality and safety are the core of this work.

How to answer: Explain how you plan routes or schedules, check the vehicle or load and tell people straight away about delays.

What do you do if goods are damaged, lost or sent to the wrong place?

Why they ask: How you report it shows honesty and responsibility.

How to answer: Say you report it at once, photograph the condition of the goods and follow company procedure rather than hiding it.

How do you put safety first at work?

Why they ask: Accidents on the road, at sea or in a warehouse can be fatal.

How to answer: Name real habits: enough rest, protective equipment, vehicle checks, no phone while driving and correct lifting technique.

How do you deal with a recipient who is not there or who is angry?

Why they ask: This happens every day and must be handled by procedure.

How to answer: Explain how you contact the recipient, follow the company's redelivery rules and stay polite.

Are you ready for shifts, long trips or changing schedules?

Why they ask: Much logistics and transport work does not follow office hours.

How to answer: Answer honestly, then ask about the schedule, rest time, any meal or lodging allowance and how overtime is recorded. Get it in writing.

Which driving licence do you hold and what is your driving experience?

Why they ask: The licence type decides which vehicles you may drive.

How to answer: State your licence type honestly, how long you have driven and the vehicles you usually drive. Show original documents only for checking.

Common questions that also come up (12 questions)

  • Tell me about yourself.

    Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed.

  • Why did you apply to this company?

    Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills.

  • Why are you interested in this role?

    Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in.

  • What are your strengths?

    Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result.

  • What is your weakness?

    Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it.

  • Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.

    Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned.

  • How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?

    Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted.

  • How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?

    Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome.

  • Where do you see yourself in two or three years?

    Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know.

  • What salary do you expect?

    First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply.

  • When can you start?

    Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it.

  • Do you have any questions for us?

    Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing.

Warning signs in interviews (6)

  • The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.

    What to do: Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself.

    Republika (official statement via media)Kompas TV (official statement via media)detikFinance

  • You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.

    What to do: Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Republika (official statement via media)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)

  • The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.

    What to do: Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police.

    Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)detikBali (detik.com) (official statement via media)Medcom.id (official statement via media)

  • You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.

    What to do: Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)

  • The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.

    What to do: Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts.

    CNN Indonesia (official statement via media)

  • After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.

    What to do: Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home.

    Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)

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Which job scams target courier applicants?

A common trick is a partner-courier sign-up that demands a deposit or payment for a jacket, helmet, bag or device before you start delivering. Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower says a fee in recruitment is almost certainly a scam. Some recruiters also demand your original BPKB or diploma as a guarantee, although Manpower Ministry Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from holding original personal documents as a guarantee for work.

Warning signs in courier job ads

  • You are asked to pay a deposit or pay for a jacket, helmet, bag or device before you start delivering.
  • The promised income is far above normal for duties that are not explained.Republika (official statement via media)
  • The recruiter claims to represent a large delivery company, but the vacancy is not on that company's official site or app.
  • Sign-up by chat asks for bank account or other sensitive financial details before any official verification.Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)
  • You are asked to hand over your original vehicle ownership book (BPKB) or diploma as a guarantee for work.Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)

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Where can you find safe courier vacancies?

Sign up as a courier or partner only through a delivery company's official careers site or app, the Ministry of Manpower's Karirhub portal or a local manpower office (Disnaker) job fair. Before signing, ask in writing whether you will be an employee or a partner, how pay is calculated and who pays for BPJS. Do not hand over your BPKB, original diploma or money. KarirAman does not list verified courier vacancies yet.

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Which careers are similar?

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Frequently asked questions

Are partner (mitra) couriers entitled to the minimum wage?

The minimum wage is set for workers in an employment relationship, meaning one based on an employment agreement that involves work, wages and instructions (Law 13/2003 Article 1 point 15; PP 36/2021 Articles 23 and 24). If you are offered a partnership agreement, ask in writing how pay is calculated and what is deducted, then work out your net income after fuel, phone credit and motorbike upkeep.

Can a delivery company hold my motorbike's ownership book (BPKB)?

Not as a guarantee for work. Manpower Ministry Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding a worker's original personal documents as a guarantee, and it names the vehicle ownership book (BPKB) and diplomas explicitly. If you are asked to hand it over, politely refuse, keep evidence and report it to the local manpower office (Disnaker).

What is the minimum age to work as a motorcycle courier?

The minimum age for a SIM C motorcycle licence is 17 under Law 22/2009 Article 81(2). You also need an ID card (KTP), physical and mental fitness, and to pass the tests. Any other age limit in an ad needs a job-related reason, because Minister of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars discrimination on any basis in recruitment and allows age requirements only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability.

Do couriers get BPJS in Indonesia?

Independent workers can join BPJS Ketenagakerjaan as non-wage earner participants (Bukan Penerima Upah, BPU) through official BPJS Ketenagakerjaan channels and partner outlets. Law 24/2011 Article 16 requires anyone who is not an employer, a wage-earning worker or a contribution-assistance recipient to register themselves. Keep proof of your membership and contribution payments.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

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