To earn points under the
C1. Salary criteria, your candidate’s
fixed monthly salary needs to meet or exceed the 65th percentile of local PMET salaries in your sector.
How the benchmarks are derived
The benchmarks are derived from MOM’s Manpower Research and Statistics Department’s (MRSD) annual Comprehensive Labour Force Survey.
C1 salary benchmarks by sector
The benchmarks are updated once a year, to reflect the latest market conditions.
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C1 salary benchmarks which apply to
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Released in: |
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- New EP applications from 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
- Renewals of EPs expiring from 1 Jul 2025 to 30 Jun 2026
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Aug 2024 |
C1 salary benchmarks by sectors |
- New EP applications from 1 Jan 2026
- Renewals of EPs expiring from 1 Jul 2026
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Aug 2025 |
C1 salary benchmarks by sectors
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The required
fixed monthly salary for candidates increases progressively with age (increases from age 23 to age 45). You can also
check your organisation's sector classification online.
- Candidates who do not meet the EP qualifying salary will not be eligible for an EP, regardless of the points they would have scored under the C1. Salary benchmark.
- EP candidates earning at least $22,500 in fixed monthly salary are exempted from COMPASS.