S'pore a safe & clean country: Commenters justify PM Wong's pay on BBC video comparing it to other world leaders'
PM Wong is set to get a S$1.3 million pay increment.
On September 8, a BBC video highlighted that Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was the highest paid world leader, with an annual salary of S$2.2 million, set to increase by US$1.1 million to S$3.6 million. The video compared Wong's salary to that of other leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump at US$400,000 (S$505,504) and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at US$230,000 (S$290,665).
Wong announced he would donate his entire salary increment, around S$1.4 million annually, to good causes over five years. Some online users defended the pay raise, while others argued the comparison with other world leaders was flawed. In September, the Singapore government announced increasing political appointment holders' and MPs' salaries following an independent review committee's recommendations, with the increment representing a 3.6% annual growth rate since 2011.
Political officeholders will receive an immediate one-off adjustment of up to 9% from October 15, 2026, depending on individual circumstances and salary adjustment history.
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