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Singapore Boosts Political Salaries

Updated 2026-09-09 00:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Singapore has significantly increased the salaries of its political leaders to attract talent and ensure good governance. The prime minister's salary was raised by $1 million.

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The Guardian
The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governanceSingapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers.</
2026-09-09 00:00 UTC
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