PERSOL Singapore has released its Singapore Salary Guide 2025/26, offering a detailed analysis of salary trends and workforce transformations in the city-state. The guide forecasts salary increments averaging 3% to 5%, driven by technological adoption, skills-based hiring, and changing employee expectations. It also highlights the rise of AI-driven recruitment tools and hybrid work models, which are reshaping talent acquisition and retention strategies.
The guide provides sector-specific insights, noting robust salary growth of 8-12% in technology roles such as AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. In healthcare and life sciences, demand is growing for clinical researchers and medtech engineers, with competitive salaries for hybrid roles. Financial services are focusing on digital transformation and sustainable finance, offering premiums for professionals with expertise in AI automation and ESG compliance.
In professional services, cross-disciplinary skills in sustainability and digital transformation are valued, whilst manufacturing and engineering roles in robotics and industrial automation command premiums due to Industry 4.0 adoption. The education sector sees higher compensation for those with digital fluency, and transportation and logistics are experiencing salary growth due to digital platforms and sustainable solutions. Construction is focusing on green building standards, and retail and F&B sectors are recovering with wage growth at lower levels.
Foo See Yang, Managing Director of PERSOL Singapore, stated, “The 2025 Salary Guide reflects a Singapore labour market at the crossroads of rapid technological change and evolving workforce expectations. Organisations that embrace skills-based hiring, data-driven insights, and agile work models will be best positioned to attract and retain top talent.”
PERSOL Singapore aims to help organisations and professionals stay ahead of market changes with informed strategies and actionable insights. For more details, the full guide is available on their website.
