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Singapore EP and S Pass Salary Floors Rising in January 2027: Employer Audit and Renewal Planning Guide

In Singapore's 2026 Budget, the Ministry of Manpower announced the next round of work-pass salary floor increases, effective from 1 January 2027 for new Employment Pass applications and from 1 January 2028 for renewals. For the Employment Pass, the qualifying salary will rise from SGD 5,600 to SGD 6,000 per month in most sectors, and [...]

Work Pass Salary Thresholds Rising January 2027: What Employers Must Plan For Now

On 17 February 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget 2026 speech that Singapore’s minimum qualifying salaries for both the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass would be raised with effect from 1 January 2027. The work pass salary threshold 2027 changes are the most significant salary floor adjustments since the January 2025 [...]