Aug 20, 2025 1 min read

Singapore – Retail Progressive Wage Model (PWM) wage floors rise from 1 Sep 2025

The Government accepted TCR’s recommendations for retail PWM. A three-year schedule runs 1 Sep 2025 → 31 Aug 2028; from 1 Sep 2025, the entry-level monthly PWM floor moves S$2,175 → S$2,305 (hourly S$11.41 → S$12.09). Additional wage requirements apply for overtime hours.

Effective Date

Published

Impact

  • Higher PWM wage floors for covered retail roles; affects OT baselines.
  • Training requirements expanded; PWCS co-funding support continues.

Payroll action

Map retail roles to PWM ladders and update rates by 1 Sep 2025; adjust OT calculations and onboarding/training compliance.

Ministry of Manpower Singapore

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