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Singapore Changes to S Pass Eligibility and Levy Rates

Key Points 

  • Singapore will revise S Pass criteria and levy rates from 1 September 2025 to align foreign mid-skilled workers with the top third of the local APT workforce 

S Pass Salary and Levy Changes Effective Sept 2025 

Singapore will implement updated eligibility criteria and levy rates for S Pass holders beginning 1 September 2025. These changes are part of ongoing efforts to raise the quality of S Pass holders and align their compensation with the top one-third of the local Associate Professionals and Technicians (APT) workforce. 

Sector  Current Minimum Salary  New Minimum Salary (From 1 Sep 2025) 
All (except finance)  $3,150 (up to $4,650 by age)  $3,300 (up to $4,800 by age) 
Financial services  $3,650 (up to $5,650 by age)  $3,800 (up to $5,650 by age) 

 

  • Salary thresholds increase progressively with age, starting from age 23. 
Sector  Tier  Workforce Quota  Current Levy  New Levy (From 1 Sep 2025) 
Services  Tier 1  Up to 10%  $550  $650 
All other sectors  Tier 1  Up to 10%  $550  $650 
All sectors  Tier 2  10–15%  $650  No change 
  • The Tier 1 levy will be harmonized across sectors at $650/month. 
  1. Family Member Eligibility
  • S Pass holders earning at least $6,000/month may sponsor their spouse and children for a Dependent’s Pass. 
  1. Qualification Declaration
  • Declaring educational qualifications is optional. 
  • If declared, employers must ensure the credentials are authentic and issued by an accredited institution listed in MOM’s dropdown menu. 
  1. Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)
  • Employers are advised to use the SAT prior to submitting applications. 
  • If SAT indicates ineligibility, applications should not be submitted. 
  • If SAT indicates eligibility, there is approximately a 90% chance of approval. 

 

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