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Progressive Wage Model for the lift and escalator sector

The Progressive Wage Model wage requirement applies to lift and escalator maintenance employees who are Singapore citizens or permanent residents.

What is it

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for lift and escalator maintenance workers was developed by the Tripartite Cluster for Lift and Escalator Industry (TCLE). It features:

  • Training requirements developed by BCA and ITE in alignment with the Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) framework. This ensures that workers have the skills they need to carry out their jobs.
  • Progressive wages set at each level. This ensures that workers are paid wages that correspond to their skills and productivity.

The PWM is mandatory for all lift and escalator maintenance contractors who would like to register or remain registered under BCA's RW02B and RW03B workheads.

Who it covers

The PWM requirements are mandatory. They cover all Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are employed in lift and escalator maintenance jobs by lift and escalator companies.

Employers are encouraged to adopt the PWM’s principles for their foreign and in-house lift and escalator maintenance workers, upgrade their skills and implement productivity-based wage progression pathways.

Wage requirements

Monthly basic wage requirements for full-time lift and escalator maintenance workers (35-44 hours per week)
Job level 1 July 2023 – 30 Jun 2024
1 July 2024 – 30 Jun 2025 1 July 2025 – 30 Jun 2026 1 July 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
1 July 2027 – 30 Jun 2028
1 July 2028 – 30 Jun 2029

Principal lift and
escalator (L&E)
Specialist

Up

≥ $3,330 ≥ $3,460 ≥ $3,590 ≥ $3,720 ≥ $3,935 ≥ $4,150

L&E
Supervisor

Up

≥ $3,015 ≥ $3,230 ≥ $3,445 ≥ $3,660 ≥ $3,875 ≥ $4,090

Senior
L&E
Specialist

Up

≥ $2,805 ≥ $3,010 ≥ $3,215 ≥ $3,420 ≥ $3,620 ≥ $3,820

L&E
Specialist

Up

≥ $2,460 ≥ $2,670 ≥ $2,880 ≥ $3,090 ≥ $3,280 ≥ $3,470

Assistant
lift and escalator
Specialist

≥ $2,075 ≥ $2,300 ≥ $2,525 ≥ $2,750 ≥ $2,915 ≥ $3,080

Employees can check their salary information, job details, and if employers are paying them the correct wages using the Progressive Wage Portal (PW Portal).

Training requirements

To improve the lift and escalator service industry through upskilling, BCA and ITE are working closely to develop and launch training and certification courses in alignment with the Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) framework.

As an employer, you will benefit from your lift and escalator maintenance employees’ increased productivity and ability to provide higher services.

Find out about the available courses in the PWM Skills Ladder of NTUC's Brochure.

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