How are PMETs counted under the Diversity (C3) and Support for Local Employment (C4) criteria for COMPASS?
Note:
- The fixed monthly salary for PMET count under C3 and C4 is aligned to the S Pass minimum qualifying salary.
- Find out how the increase in the S Pass minimum qualifying salary from 1 September 2024 affects you.
| If your employees are | They are counted as PMETs if they |
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| Foreign |
Earn at least $3,150 in fixed monthly salary, as declared in their work pass application. Note: The PMET count for foreign employees excludes:
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Local (Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PRs) your organisation contributes CPF for) | Earn at least $3,150 per month, based on the CPF Ordinary and Additional wages declared for CPF contributions. |
Note: PRs are considered as foreigners based on their nationality under C3 (diversity) but are counted as locals under C4 (local PMET share).
This information is sourced from MOM
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