Singapore PM’s annual salary to rise 64% to $2.85 million amid ministerial pay hike
Ministerial salaries in Singapore, already among the world's highest, will go up from October 15, boosting the prime minister's annual pay by 64% to S$3.6 million ($2.85 million) from S$2.2 million, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday that ministerial salaries in the country will increase by 64% from October 15, 2025. This significant raise will boost the prime minister's annual pay from S$2.2 million to S$3.6 million, or about $2.85 million. Wong acknowledged the emotive nature of the topic, stating that political salaries are a sensitive issue as they often exceed what most citizens earn.
He emphasized that the increment is not just about monetary gain but about ensuring Singapore maintains the caliber of political leadership needed to progress the nation. The new salaries will be based on a benchmark of the top 1,000 earners in Singapore, reflecting the qualities necessary for effective governance.
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