Republic of Singapore
Republic of Singapore visa salary thresholds
Singapore sets Employment Pass salary floors by sector and age. The headline floor applies to younger applicants and rises progressively with age; COMPASS also applies unless an exemption is available.
Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Singapore?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Republic of Singapore is SGD 5,600 / month (Employment Pass - all sectors except financial services), effective 1 January 2025. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Verified against MOM - Employment Pass eligibility on 27 June 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Employment Pass - all sectors except financial services Current minimum qualifying salary for new Employment Pass applicants in non-financial sectors. Older applicants need a higher salary, and MOM has announced a higher floor from January 2027. | SGD 5,600 / month | $4,150 | 2025-01-01 | MOM - Employment Pass eligibility |
Employment Pass - financial services Higher current minimum qualifying salary for financial-services Employment Pass applicants. Older applicants need a higher salary, and MOM has announced a higher floor from January 2027. | SGD 6,200 / month | $4,590 | 2025-01-01 | MOM - Employment Pass eligibility |
How often this changes
MOM has already announced January 2027 increases to SGD 6,000 generally and SGD 6,600 for financial services; COMPASS points and age bands can be as important as the headline minimum.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Singapore?
Singapore sets Employment Pass salary floors by sector and age. The headline floor applies to younger applicants and rises progressively with age; COMPASS also applies unless an exemption is available.
How often do Singapore salary thresholds change?
MOM has already announced January 2027 increases to SGD 6,000 generally and SGD 6,600 for financial services; COMPASS points and age bands can be as important as the headline minimum.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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