Singapore to implement salary increases for 37,000 public healthcare workers and pay adjustments for 26,000 nurses by mid-2025

The pay increase for allied health professionals, pharmacists, and more "will enable the public healthcare sector to better attract and retain such staff", MOH said.

A total of 37,000 allied health professionals (AHPs), pharmacists, and administrative, ancillary and support staff in Singapore can look forward to receiving higher monthly salaries by mid-2025.

This was announced by Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday (29 January 2025), as he spoke during a visit to Singapore General Hospital and Outram Community Hospital in conjunction with day one of the Chinese New Year.

According to an update by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the last round of salary increase for these groups was in 2021, and the upcoming increase "will enable the public healthcare sector to better attract and retain such staff."

In addition to the above, 26,000 public healthcare nurses will benefit from adjustments to their salaries, in a move to keep pace with market trends. MOH noted that these adjustments will be smaller, as they build on the Award for Nurses' Grace, Excellence and Loyalty (ANGEL) scheme introduced in 2024, to attract and encourage nurses to build a lifelong career in nursing.

Minister Ong said more details on the upcoming increases will likely be shared by the middle of the year, following discussions with the Union.

He added in a Facebook post: "It is the Year of the Snake. Many of us have a negative impression of this quiet, shy and private animal. It has in fact many good qualities. So whatever we do this year, let’s make sure we do it with adaptability, flexibility and with a strong backbone!"

Photo: Minister Ong Ye Kung's Facebook