National Wages Council: 6% to 8% pay raise recommended for lower-wage workers who earn up to S$2.8K/month in Singapore
Summary Singapore’s National Wages Council recommends built-in pay increases of 6% to 8% for lower-wage workers earning up to S$2,800 monthly. Employers facing poor business results and losses are advised to provide eligible lower-wage workers with at least S$120 in built-in monthly wage increases. NTUC urges firms to share economic gains fairly and give workers protected training time to prepare…
Singapore’s National Wages Council (NWC) has proposed a 6% to 8% increase in wages for workers earning up to S$2,800 per month. The guidelines, applicable for 2026/2027, apply to workers with gross monthly wages within this range. Employers performing well and expecting positive business prospects are encouraged to offer higher increases, up to S$170.
Companies with uncertain prospects should consider the middle range, while those with poor performance and losses should provide at least S$120 in wage increases. The guidelines acknowledge that not all businesses benefit equally from economic growth, with some struggling to afford increases previously. NTUC has welcomed the recommendations and urged firms to share economic gains fairly, providing protected training time for workers to adapt to changes driven by artificial intelligence.
The recommendations are not mandatory, but the government has accepted them and will work with NTUC and employers’ federation to promote their adoption. NTUC seeks employers to share financial information with unions during wage negotiations, ensuring fair pay decisions and compliance with guidelines.
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