Salary in Singapore

Key reasons why salaries in Singapore are attractive:

1. High Pay for Skilled Roles
Industries such as technology, finance, data, engineering, and healthcare offer salaries that are among the highest in Asia-Pacific, often comparable to Australia and even some European markets.

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2. Low Personal Income Tax
Singapore’s personal income tax is significantly lower than in countries like Australia, New Zealand, the UK, or Canada. This means your take-home pay can be much higher even if the gross salary looks similar.

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3. Strong Currency & Regional Hub Status
Being a global financial and business hub, many regional headquarters are based in Singapore, paying international-level salaries for roles serving the Asia-Pacific market.

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4. Clear Visa–Salary Alignment
Work passes such as the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass are directly linked to salary levels, ensuring that foreign professionals are paid at competitive market rates and protected from underpayment.

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5. Fast Career Growth & Salary Progression
Singapore’s job market is highly dynamic. Skilled migrants often experience faster promotions, regional exposure, and salary growth compared to their home countries.

Skilled professionals in technology, finance, engineering, and healthcare often earn well above these levels and meet Employment Pass requirements.

Singapore does not have a universal minimum wage. Instead, it uses:

• Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for certain sectors
• Visa salary thresholds for foreign workers

For foreigners, visa salary is the real “minimum wage.”

Part-time work:

• $10–18/hour
  Graduate starting salary:
• $3,500 – $5,000/month

Many graduates aim to:

• Secure EP-eligible roles
• Transition from Student Pass to Work Pass
• Enter high-growth sectors (tech, finance, healthcare)

Employment Pass (EP)

Typical minimum:
SGD $5,000+ (higher for older or senior candidates)

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S Pass

Typical minimum:
SGD $3,000 – $4,500+

Salary determines:
✔ Visa eligibility
✔ Pass type (EP vs S Pass)
✔ Job level classification
✔ Long-term career stability

Singapore offers high income but also high living costs:

Ask yourself:

✔ Does my role meet EP or S-Pass thresholds?
✔ Can I save after rent and tax?
✔ Is long-term career growth strong?
✔ Can I upgrade to PR later?

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Singapore is ideal for:

• High-skill professionals
• Regional Asia-Pacific careers
• Fast income growth
• Tax-efficient structures

At BRIGENAI, we integrate:

• Relocation-ready jobs
• Singapore visa pathways
• Local tax advisors & accountants
• Career and income planning

So you can evaluate:
Salary → Tax → Visa → Lifestyle → Long-term career
in one connected relocation strategy.