Event Brief
Singapore ministers’ pay benchmarks set to rise
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET
Summary: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced progressive salary increases for Singapore ministers. The entry-level ministerial pay benchmark will rise to S$1.8 million (US$1.4 million) from S$1.1 million, and the prime minister’s benchmark will increase to S$3.6 million from S$2.2 million, following an independent committee’s recommendations.
WHO: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
WHAT: Announced higher ministerial salary benchmarks for Singapore’s ministers, including entry-level and prime minister pay.
WHEN: Sep 08, 2026
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: To implement recommendations from an independent committee on ministerial pay benchmarks.
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