Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers
Singapore has announced a significant pay increase for government ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, whose annual salary will rise by S$1.4 million to S$3.6 million ($2.8 million). The affluent city-state justifies these high salaries by arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance, despite the political sensitivity of the issue.
Why it matters
This decision highlights Singapore's unique approach to public sector compensation, aiming to prevent corruption and attract top talent, but it also sparks debate about income inequality and the disconnect between political leaders' salaries and those of ordinary citizens.
Singapore has announced a significant pay rise for government ministers including the prime minister, Lawrence Wong, whose annual salary will increase to Sg$3.6m ($2.8m)./Getty Images Singapore has announced a significant pay rise for government ministers including the prime minister, Lawrence Wong, whose annual salary will increase to Sg$3.6m ($2.8m)./Getty Images Singapore Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance
Prefer the Guardian on Google Singapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers.
The pay increases add more than 60% to what are already the world’s highest ministerial salaries.
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