SINGAPORE - Roughly 22,000 civil servants in Singapore are set to receive salary increases ranging from 2% to 9%, effective August 1. This adjustment stems from a periodic review aimed at maintaining competitiveness with market standards.
The pay raises will impact eligible officers across several schemes, including the Management Executive Scheme, Technical Support Scheme, Management Support Scheme, Corporate Support Scheme, and Operations Support Scheme. These roles encompass areas like policy development, administration, and operational execution.
The Public Service Division (PSD) stated that these adjustments are crucial for attracting and retaining talent within the public service, enabling it to effectively meet evolving demands and the complexities of the global landscape. This marks the first salary revision for these civil service schemes in four years.
According to the PSD, salary levels in the market have risen since the last review. The public service commits to periodically assessing and adjusting salaries to keep pace with the market without leading it.
Specific adjustments include 2% to 9% for Management Executive Scheme officers, with higher increases for grades that show greater divergence from market benchmarks. Technical Support Scheme officers will see increases of 4% to 9%. Management Support and Corporate Support Scheme officers will receive 4% to 5% raises, while Operations Support Scheme officers can expect 4% to 8% increases.
These changes were made following consultation with the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE). The PSD emphasized its ongoing commitment to strengthening performance-based rewards and providing officers with meaningful career development opportunities to cultivate a future-ready workforce.