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Singapore: Payroll & Employment Facts
Verified statutory employment facts for Singapore, each with its official source and the date it applies from. This is our reference record. For provider choice and hiring advice, see the Singapore employer-of-record guide and the Singapore country hub.
What is the minimum wage in Singapore?
| National minimum wage |
No statutory national minimum wage
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What employer social contributions apply in Singapore?
Rates are a percentage of gross wage, applied up to the annual contribution ceiling.
| Employer social security rate |
0.00%
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|---|---|
| Pension |
17.00%
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| Healthcare |
0.00%
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| Skills Development Levy (SDL) |
0.25%
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| Annual contribution ceiling |
136,000 SGD
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| Total employer burden |
17.25%
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What notice and leave rules apply in Singapore?
Statutory minimum notice the employer must give, by completed length of service.
| Length of service | Employer notice |
|---|---|
| 0 to 23 months | 1 weeks |
| 24 to 59 months | 2 weeks |
| 60+ months | 4 weeks |
Checked 2026-06-06
| Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) |
Permitted
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|---|---|
| Minimum annual leave |
7 days
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| Annual leave includes public holidays |
No
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| Public holidays per year |
11 days
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Is 13th-month pay required in Singapore?
None of the following are mandated by statute; they may still arise from a contract or collective agreement.
| Thirteenth-month pay required |
No
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|---|---|
| Profit sharing required |
No
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| Holiday bonus required |
No
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How is severance calculated in Singapore?
| Formula |
No statutory formula for retrenchment (redundancy) pay. Entitlement and amount depend on employment contract, collective agreement, or negotiation. Ministry of Manpower provides non-binding guideline recommending 0.5 to 1 month of salary per year of service.
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| Per-year multiplier |
Not available
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| Minimum qualifying tenure |
24 months
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| Calculation base |
Not available
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Worked example
Employee with 5 years service, SGD 4,500/month: Guideline range 0.5 to 1 month/year = 2.5 to 5 months total pay = SGD 11,250 to SGD 22,500. Actual payment depends on contract and negotiation.