Singapore EP: qualifying salary rises in January 2027
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower publishes the Employment Pass salary by age. The new figures apply to new applications from 1 Jan 2027 and to renewals of passes expiring from 1 Jan 2028.
| Age | Before | New |
|---|---|---|
| 23 or below | S$5,600 | S$6,000 |
| 30 | S$7,223 | S$7,750 |
| 35 | S$8,382 | S$9,000 |
| 45 or above | S$10,700 | S$11,500 |
These are for all sectors except financial services, which has a higher scale: S$6,600 at 23 or below, up to S$12,700 at 45 and above under the new figures.
Example
Illustrative. You're 30 and your offer is S$7,500 a month. That's above S$7,223 but below S$7,750, so the application date matters. The gap is S$250 a month.
Important
Check the figures with your employer and on the MOM page itself. Salary is Stage 1 and COMPASS is Stage 2, so read both before you plan around a number.
If you have an offer
- ☐ Find your age on the table
- ☐ Compare your offered salary
- ☐ Ask when the application goes in
- ☐ Budget the move on the real offer
Moving budget and checklist — set in dollars, so note which ones →
Source: mom.gov.sg, Employment Pass: Eligibility. This isn't legal advice; the decision is the authority's.