Key Points
- Singapore introduced a new salary benchmarking table for the Complementarity Assessment Framework
Overview
The government of Singapore introduced a new salary benchmarking table for the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS). The latest salary ranges will apply beginning January 1, 2025, for initial Employment Pass (EP) applications and July 2025 for EP renewal applications. For additional insights on the EP, check it out here.
This update to the COMPASS framework aims to ensure that salary levels are aligned with current market standards and support fair compensation practices. By introducing new salary benchmarking tables, the government seeks to balance the labor market’s needs to attract and retain skilled talent. Employers should be aware of these changes and prepare to meet the updated salary criteria for new EP applications and renewals.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Singapore’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
