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Singapore S Pass Eligibility, Salary & Levy Calculator 2026

Calculate minimum S Pass salary thresholds by age and industry sector. Review 2026 MOM Tier 1/2/3 levy rates, Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) quotas, and LQS rules.

Overview & Statutory Background

The S Pass is designed for mid-level skilled technical and associate professional staff (technicians, junior engineers, chefs, nursing staff). In 2026, candidates must meet progressive minimum fixed monthly salary thresholds (starting at S$3,300/month for general sectors and S$3,800/month for Financial Services at age 23, scaling up by age to S$4,800/S$5,650 for age 45+). Employers are subject to Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) quotas (10% in Services; 15% in Construction/Manufacturing) and monthly levy payments (S$650/month per worker). Budget 2026 announced baseline salary increases to S$3,600 (general) and S$4,000 (finance) effective January 1, 2027.

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

Min. Salary (General)

S$3,300/mo

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Min. Salary (Finance)

S$3,800/mo

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Monthly Levy

S$650/worker

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Services Quota (DRC)

10% Max

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S Pass Salary Requirement Calculator 2026

MOM scales minimum S Pass salaries progressively based on candidate age & sector

Candidate Age: 25 years old

Age 23 (Min)Age 45+ (Max)

Industry Sector

Minimum Fixed Monthly Salary Requirement:

S$3,300 / month

Sector: General

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

Progressive Salary Threshold

S$3,300 to S$4,800

Baseline fixed salary starts at S$3,300 for age 23 and increases progressively with age up to age 45+.

Financial Services Threshold

S$3,800 to S$5,650

Higher baseline salary of S$3,800 at age 23, scaling up with candidate experience.

Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC)

10% to 15% Quota

Services sector quota is capped at 10% of total workforce; Manufacturing/Construction capped at 15%.

Local Qualifying Salary (LQS)

S$1,800/month

Local employees must be paid at least S$1,800/month to count toward the employer's S Pass quota allocation.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Candidate must be paid a fixed monthly salary of at least S$3,300 (general) or S$3,800 (financial services), scaling with age.

Degree, diploma, or technical qualification requiring at least 1 year of full-time study.

Employer must have available S Pass quota under the sector Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC).

Employer must pay the monthly S Pass levy of S$650 per S Pass holder via GIRO.

Job vacancy must be advertised on MyCareersFuture.sg for 14 consecutive days under Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) before application.

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

FCF Job Post & Quota Check

Employer posts job on MyCareersFuture for 14 days and checks available DRC quota on MOM eService.

Submit Application via EP eService

Employer submits S Pass application with S$105 processing fee.

IPA & Medical Screening

MOM issues In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter valid for 60 days. Candidate undergoes medical screening in Singapore.

Card Issuance & Biometrics

Submit biometrics at MOM Services Centre and receive physical S Pass card (S$225 fee).

Required Document Checklist

•Passport Personal Particulars Page (valid for at least 6 months)

•Technical Diploma or Degree Certificates & Official Academic Transcripts

•Detailed Job Description & Offer Letter stating basic monthly salary and fixed allowances

•Employer ACRA BizFile Report and CPF Contribution statements proving local staff LQS count

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In 2026, the minimum fixed monthly salary for an S Pass is S$3,300 for general sectors and S$3,800 for Financial Services at age 23, scaling progressively with age up to S$4,800 (general) and S$5,650 (finance) for candidates aged 45 and above.

The monthly S Pass levy rate for employers is S$650 per head, payable monthly via GIRO to MOM.

The S Pass quota is capped at 10% of a company's total workforce in the Services sector, and 15% in Construction, Manufacturing, Marine Shipyard, and Process sectors.

Local employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) must be paid a minimum Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) of S$1,800 per month to count as 1 full local employee for S Pass quota calculations.

S Pass holders can bring their legally married spouse and children under 21 on a Dependant's Pass (DP) ONLY IF their fixed monthly salary is at least S$6,000.

As announced in Budget 2026, minimum qualifying S Pass baseline salaries will rise to S$3,600 (general) and S$4,000 (financial services) for new applications from January 1, 2027 (and renewals from January 1, 2028).