HITPThe 2027 bar: when it applies, and to whom
MOM also expects the S Pass starting salary to be around S$4,000 to S$4,500 by around 2030 [4]. That is a projection, not a published requirement.
- New applications: S Pass applications submitted from 1 January 2027 use the new table [1].
- Renewals: passes expiring from 1 January 2028 are renewed against the new table; earlier expiries use the current table [1].
- All sectors except financial services: S$3,300 to S$3,600 at the start, and S$4,800 to S$5,100 at 45 and above [1].
- Financial services: S$3,800 to S$4,000 at the start; S$5,650 at 45 and above, unchanged [1].
All sectors except financial services
| Age | Current | Applications submitted from 1 Jan 2027 / renewals expiring from 1 Jan 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 or below | 3,300 | 3,600 |
| 24 | 3,368 | 3,668 |
| 25 | 3,436 | 3,736 |
| 26 | 3,505 | 3,805 |
| 27 | 3,573 | 3,873 |
| 28 | 3,641 | 3,941 |
| 29 | 3,709 | 4,009 |
| 30 | 3,777 | 4,077 |
| 31 | 3,845 | 4,145 |
| 32 | 3,914 | 4,214 |
| 33 | 3,982 | 4,282 |
| 34 | 4,050 | 4,350 |
| 35 | 4,118 | 4,418 |
| 36 | 4,186 | 4,486 |
| 37 | 4,255 | 4,555 |
| 38 | 4,323 | 4,623 |
| 39 | 4,391 | 4,691 |
| 40 | 4,459 | 4,759 |
| 41 | 4,527 | 4,827 |
| 42 | 4,595 | 4,895 |
| 43 | 4,664 | 4,964 |
| 44 | 4,732 | 5,032 |
| 45 or above | 4,800 | 5,100 |
Fixed monthly salary in Singapore dollars, as published in MOM's table [1].
Financial services
| Age | Current | Applications submitted from 1 Jan 2027 / renewals expiring from 1 Jan 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 or below | 3,800 | 4,000 |
| 24 | 3,884 | 4,075 |
| 25 | 3,968 | 4,150 |
| 26 | 4,052 | 4,225 |
| 27 | 4,136 | 4,300 |
| 28 | 4,220 | 4,375 |
| 29 | 4,305 | 4,450 |
| 30 | 4,389 | 4,525 |
| 31 | 4,473 | 4,600 |
| 32 | 4,557 | 4,675 |
| 33 | 4,641 | 4,750 |
| 34 | 4,725 | 4,825 |
| 35 | 4,809 | 4,900 |
| 36 | 4,893 | 4,975 |
| 37 | 4,977 | 5,050 |
| 38 | 5,061 | 5,125 |
| 39 | 5,145 | 5,200 |
| 40 | 5,230 | 5,275 |
| 41 | 5,314 | 5,350 |
| 42 | 5,398 | 5,425 |
| 43 | 5,482 | 5,500 |
| 44 | 5,566 | 5,575 |
| 45 or above | 5,650 | 5,650 |
At 45 and above, both tables show S$5,650 [1].
Quota: how many S Pass holders a company can hire
Fewer counted locals means less S Pass quota [2]. A salary that clears the bar can still be blocked if the company has no quota left.
- Services: S Pass holders can make up at most 10% of the company's total workforce. Construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard and process: 15% [2].
- MOM counts local employees from the company's CPF records [2].
- From 1 July 2026 (for companies hiring Work Permit and S Pass holders under quota): a local employee earning at least S$1,800 a month counts as 1, and one earning S$900 to below S$1,800 counts as 0.5 [3][4]. Locals earning below S$900 are not counted [3].
Levy: S$650 a month for each S Pass holder
- The employer pays the levy for every S Pass holder [2].
- Since 1 September 2025 the rate is S$650 a month across all sectors and levy tiers [2].
EP vs S Pass at a glance
| Item | EP | S Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum salary, new applications from 2027 (non-financial) | From S$6,000; S$11,500 at 45+ [5] | From S$3,600; S$5,100 at 45+ [1] |
| Minimum salary, new applications from 2027 (financial services) | From S$6,600; S$12,700 at 45+ [5] | From S$4,000; S$5,650 at 45+ [1] |
| Quota | Not required, per MOM [6] | Services 10%; construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard and process 15% [2] |
| Levy | Not required, per MOM [6] | S$650 per holder per month, paid by the employer [2] |
An EP also has to pass COMPASS, which needs 40 points for most applications [5]. See "EP COMPASS scoring: the 40 points and the 2027 changes".
Three questions to ask before you accept an offer
- For my age and sector, does this salary clear the new table?
- Does the company still have S Pass quota?
- Has the company budgeted for the S$650 monthly levy?
FAQ
The salary bar and quota. For new applications from 2027, the EP starts at S$6,000 outside financial services [5] and the S Pass at S$3,600 [1]. S Pass hiring depends on quota and the employer pays S$650 a month per holder [2]. MOM states that an EP needs no levy or quota [6], but it does need to pass COMPASS [5].
Passes expiring from 1 January 2028 are renewed against the new table; earlier expiries use the current one [1].
The employer, for every S Pass holder. Since 1 September 2025 it is S$650 a month in all sectors [2].
MOM expects the starting salary to be around S$4,000 to S$4,500 by around 2030 [4]. Treat that as a projection until MOM publishes the actual figures.
Sources (checked 5 November 2026)
- [1] MOM · Eligibility for S Pass 页面更新：2026-09-01
- [2] MOM · S Pass quota and levy requirements 页面更新：2026-02-19
- [3] MOM · Local Qualifying Salary 页面更新：2026-07-01
- [4] MOM 新闻稿 · Partnering Businesses And Workers To Thrive In A Changed World 页面更新：2026-03-03（发布日）
- [5] MOM · Eligibility for Employment Pass 页面更新：2026-11-03
- [6] MOM · Key facts on Employment Pass 页面更新：2026-05-04
All figures are from the current Singapore government pages above; if they change after publication, the official pages prevail.