19th August 2022
The Ministry of Education has announced a salary increase for Singapore’s school teachers.
Around 35,000 teachers will get a pay raise of between 5 per cent and 10 per cent from Oct 1.
MOE said that this move is to ensure that teachers’ overall salary packages remain competitive.
Starting salaries for teachers currently range from $2,810 to $3,650
MOE will also from 2023 enhance a 30-year retention plan for teachers known as the Connect Plan, which gives payouts for those who remain in service for a certain number of years. Under the scheme, MOE each year sets aside between $3,200 and $8,320 – the amount is pegged to the length of service. Teachers collect a payout every three to five years.