In-principle Approval Letters Issued to Work Permit Holders Broken Down by Basic Salary

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Manpower for each year in the past five years, of the in-principle approval letters issued to Work Permit holders who are (i) domestic workers and (ii) non-domestic workers, how many stated a basic salary of (i) less than $100, (ii) $101 to $500, (iii) $501 to $800, (iv) $801 to $1,200 and (v) above $1,201.

As of January 2023, the median basic monthly salaries of domestic and non-domestic Work Permit Holders (WPHs) were $650 and $1,000 respectively.

However, the basic salary is not representative of the overall remuneration and benefits which WPHs receive in their course of work because under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Regulations, employers are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their WPHs, including the provision of acceptable accommodation, adequate food and medical treatment. WPHs may also receive additional wages, such as overtime pay, allowances, bonuses or cash incentives in recognition of their performance at work.