Immigration News - Global mobility, Work authorization, Asia-Pacific, Singapore Singapore | New COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks released Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) August 12, 2026 Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower released the latest C1 salary benchmarks by sector for the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS). Key takeaways: The new C1 salary benchmarks released in August 2026 apply to: New Employment Pass (EP) applications from Jan. 1, 2027 EP renewals expiring from July 1, 2027 EP candidates need to meet eligibility requirements and pass the points-based COMPASS framework. To earn points under the C1 salary criteria, a candidate’s fixed monthly salary must meet or exceed the 65th percentile of salaries for local professionals, managers, executives and technicians in the employer’s sector. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2026 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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