Analysis of Factors Influencing the Income Level of Women Informal Sector Workers in Nyanggelan Market, Denpasar

ABSTRACT : The informal sector is a broad sector that includes all fields that are not bound by agreements or employment contracts, one of which is trade where everyone has the right to enter, especially women whose participation has been increasing every year. The purpose of women entering the informal sector, specifically trade, is to improve the welfare and living standards of their families. The variables that influence women’s income levels include education, migration status, work experience, and working hours. This research was conducted in Nyanggelan Market, Denpasar, with a sample size of 104 people, using path analysis as the method of analysis. The results obtained indicate a positive and significant influence of education, migration status, and work experience on income. Additionally, working hours mediate the influence of education, migration status, and work experience on income.

KEYWORDS : education, Informal Sector, migration status, working hours, work experience, income.