Quick answer
Current starting thresholds for the youngest age band are S$5,600 a month in general sectors and S$6,200 in financial services, increasing with age. New applications from 1 January 2027 start at S$6,000 and S$6,600; the new renewal thresholds apply to passes expiring from 1 January 2028.
Official basis: MOM ↗
What to check
| Item | Check or action |
|---|---|
| 当前起点 / Current starting point | General S$5,600; financial services S$6,200 |
| 2027新申请 / 2027 new applications | General S$6,000; financial services S$6,600 |
| 个人适用金额 / Individual threshold | These are starting figures; check the age table |
Identify the correct threshold
MOM publishes separate age-based schedules for financial services and other sectors. Select the schedule applying to the new application date or the renewal pass-expiry date.
Keep two calculations separate
After checking salary eligibility, assess the COMPASS C1 benchmark separately. Meeting the qualifying salary does not itself confirm a C1 score.
Practical preparation
Record the fixed monthly salary clearly in the proposed employment terms and use the same amount in eligibility checks. Recheck the official schedule when the intended submission date changes.
Official sources
This independent summary by Apex Gateway is based on the official English guidance linked below. Refer to the source for the full requirements and subsequent updates.
Frequently asked question
What is the EP minimum salary, and what changes in 2027?
Current starting thresholds for the youngest age band are S$5,600 a month in general sectors and S$6,200 in financial services, increasing with age. New applications from 1 January 2027 start at S$6,000 and S$6,600; the new renewal thresholds apply to passes expiring from 1 January 2028.