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Singapore raises prime minister and cabinet salaries in ministerial compensation update

Singapore has announced ministerial pay increases, including raising the prime minister's benchmark salary, according to The Guardian.

Updated Sep 9, 2026 · 01:47 UTC1 reports

The short version

Singapore introduced a pay raise increasing the prime minister's benchmark annual salary from S$2.2m to S$3.6m alongside adjustments for cabinet ministers.[The Guardian]
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated he plans to donate his entire salary increase to good causes during his term.[The Guardian]
The government justified the policy, recommended by an independent committee, as a measure to attract top talent and maintain effective governance.[The Guardian]
Current political office holders will receive a one-off pay adjustment of up to 9% starting on 15 October.[The Guardian]

Singapore announced a one-off salary boost for government ministers, lifting the prime minister's benchmark annual salary from S$2.2m ($1.7m) to S$3.6m ($2.8m).[The Guardian]
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he will donate the entire increase of his salary to suitable good causes during his term.[The Guardian]
The salary adjustments were recommended by an independent committee and framed by the government as necessary to attract talent and ensure good governance.[The Guardian]
Existing office holders are set to receive an adjustment of up to 9% beginning 15 October.[The Guardian]

The specific good causes that will receive Prime Minister Wong's donated salary increase have not been detailed.[The Guardian]

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