The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of Singapore released new rules raising the minimum qualifying salaries for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass (SP) at the Committee of Supply Debate 2026 in March 2026. The official policy text is available in MOM’s press release on its website. The new regulations adopt a phased rollout for new applications and renewals instead of a blanket implementation. The adjustment to salary thresholds is closely linked to EP’s COMPASS assessment framework, as well as SP’s Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) and Foreign Worker Levy (FWL). It creates multi-dimensional impacts on payroll budgeting, talent deployment and filing compliance for overseas enterprises building teams in Singapore.
Implementation timelines are differentiated by pass type, industry and application category. The full age-tiered salary schedule can be found on the EP eligibility page of MOM’s official website.
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| Pass Category & Industry | Current Threshold (2026) | New Threshold (2027/2028) | Effective Date for New Applications | Effective Date for Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP (General Industries) | SGD 5,600 / month | SGD 6,000 / month | 1 Jan 2027 | 1 Jan 2028 |
| EP (Financial Services) | SGD 6,200 / month | SGD 6,600 / month | 1 Jan 2027 | 1 Jan 2028 |
| SP (General Industries) | SGD 3,300 / month | SGD 3,600 / month | New applications from 1 Jan 2027 | 1 Jan 2028 |
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