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

On 12 February 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in the Singapore Budget 2026 speech that the minimum qualifying salaries for both the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass will rise from 1 January 2027 for new applications, and from 1 January 2028 for renewals. These are the most significant work pass salary threshold increases [...]