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Employing in Singapore

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Singapore.

Minimum Wage
SGD 0
per year
Employer costs
~2.5%
of salary
Employee costs
~20%
of salary

Minimum Wage

SGD 0 per year

Employer costs

  • Sdl Contribution: 2.5%

Employee costs

  • Cpf Contributions: 20%

Taxes

Estimated employer contributions of approximately 2.5%, and employee contributions of approximately 20% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.

Employee Taxes

0% S$0 – S$20,000
2% S$20,000 – S$30,000
3.5% S$30,000 – S$40,000
7% S$40,000 – S$80,000
11.5% S$80,000 – S$120,000
15% S$120,000 – S$160,000
18% S$160,000 – S$200,000
19% S$200,000 – S$240,000
19.5% S$240,000 – S$280,000
20% S$280,000 – S$320,000
22% S$320,000 – S$500,000
23% S$500,000 – S$1,000,000
24% S$1,000,000+
  • Cpf Contributions 20%

Employer Taxes & Contributions

Estimated Employer Cost

~2.5%
Sdl Contribution 2.5%

Working hours

Working hours per week

44 hours per week

Leave

Personal/Carer's leave

Medical certificate required

Public holidays in Singapore

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Chinese New Year
2026-02-17
Chinese New Year
2026-02-18
Hari Raya Puasa
2026-03-20
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Hari Raya Haji (tentative Date)
2026-05-27
National Day
2026-08-10
Deepavali
2026-11-09
Christmas Day
2026-12-25

Termination

Notice period

1 days minimum (7 days during probation)

Probation period

90 – 180 days

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