Consistent with HR practice in both the Singapore public and private sectors, each grade has a salary range based on a ratio to the reference point, to accommodate different monthly salaries for the political appointment holders in that grade.

The salary range system gives the Prime Minister the flexibility to appoint Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers and other political appointment holders to an appropriate salary point within the range to recognise their experience, seniority and performance, adjust salaries and award increments within the same grade.

Find out more about the salary composition.