Singapore to raise ministerial salaries by up to 9pc, taking MR4 pay to about S$1.2m as PM Wong pledges to donate full increase
SINGAPORE, Sept 8 — Singapore will raise political office holders’ salaries by up to 9 per cent from October...
Singapore announced on September 8 that it will increase political office holder salaries by up to 9% from October 15. This will raise the annual pay for a minister, currently at the MR4 grade, to approximately S$1.2 million. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made the announcement in Parliament following an independent review committee's recommendations from last December.
Wong clarified that while the new salary benchmark will not be implemented immediately, the one-off adjustment would depend on individual circumstances like performance and last salary changes. Wong indicated there won't be further adjustments to reach the committee's suggested benchmark of S$1.8 million. The current MR4 reference salary will rise from S$1.1 million to around S$1.2 million with the full 9% increase.
Wong explained that future changes will hinge on performance and responsibilities rather than automatic movement towards the benchmark. Currently, Singapore has four ministerial grades - MR4, MR3, MR2, and MR1, each with a fixed salary range. Wong determines each minister's grade, position within the range, and annual performance bonus.
Ten of the 16 ministers hold MR4 grades, while the remaining six have higher grades due to seniority and heavier responsibilities.
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