Breakdown of Work Permit Holders Earning Basic Wages between $3,000 and more than $4,500

Debated in Parliament on 2 Aug 2021.

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Leong Mun Wai asked for the number of Work Permit holders earning basic wages between $3,000 to less than $4,500 and more than $4,500.
Tan See Leng stated that as of December 2020, the median fixed monthly salary for Work Permit holders was around $1,100, with about 98% earning less than $3,000 per month.
He highlighted that Work Permit holders are subject to quotas, levies, sector-specific conditions, source restrictions, security bonds, medical examinations, and marriage and pregnancy restrictions.

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Leong Mun Wai

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Manpower what are the respective current numbers of Work Permit holders who earn basic wages (i) from $3,000 to less than $4,500 and (ii) more than $4,500.

Tan See Leng

As of December 2020, excluding migrant domestic workers, the median fixed monthly salary of Work Permit Holders (WPHs) is around $1,100. Nearly all WPHs (about 98%) earn less than $3,000 per month.

We would also like to remind the member that WPHs are subjected to quotas and levies, which vary by sector. In addition, employers are required to meet additional conditions, including source restrictions and security bond requirements. WPHs are also required to go for six-monthly medical examinations, and face marriage and pregnancy restrictions.

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Breakdown of Work Permit Holders Earning Basic Wages between $3,000 and more than $4,500

Debated in Parliament on 2 Aug 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Leong Mun Wai asked for the number of Work Permit holders earning basic wages between $3,000 to less than $4,500 and more than $4,500.
Tan See Leng stated that as of December 2020, the median fixed monthly salary for Work Permit holders was around $1,100, with about 98% earning less than $3,000 per month.
He highlighted that Work Permit holders are subject to quotas, levies, sector-specific conditions, source restrictions, security bonds, medical examinations, and marriage and pregnancy restrictions.

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Leong Mun Wai

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Manpower what are the respective current numbers of Work Permit holders who earn basic wages (i) from $3,000 to less than $4,500 and (ii) more than $4,500.

Tan See Leng

As of December 2020, excluding migrant domestic workers, the median fixed monthly salary of Work Permit Holders (WPHs) is around $1,100. Nearly all WPHs (about 98%) earn less than $3,000 per month.

Breakdown of Work Permit Holders Earning Basic Wages between $3,000 and more than $4,500

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Breakdown of Work Permit Holders Earning Basic Wages between $3,000 and more than $4,500

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