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How are PMETs counted under the Diversity (C3) and Support for Local Employment (C4) criteria for COMPASS?

If your employees are They are counted as PMETs if they
 Foreign

Earn at least $3,150 in fixed monthly salary, as declared in their work pass application.

Note: The PMET count for foreign employees excludes: 

 Local

(Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PRs) your organisation contributes CPF for)

 Earn at least $3,150 per month, based on the CPF Ordinary and Additional wages declared for CPF contributions.

Note:

  • PRs are considered as foreigners based on their nationality under C3 (Diversity) but are counted as locals under C4 (Support for Local Employment).
  • PMET employees include those stationed in overseas branches.
  • The fixed monthly salary for PMET count under C3 and C4 is aligned to the S Pass minimum qualifying salary.
  • The fixed monthly salary per month will be revised to at least $3,300 from 1 September 2026, in line with the revised S Pass minimum qualifying salary for renewals.