Cleaning companies and employers of in-house cleaners must meet the Progressive Wage Model wage and training requirements for cleaners who are Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
What is it
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the cleaning sector was developed by the Tripartite Cluster for Cleaners (TCC).
The PWM comes under the Cleaning Business Licence scheme administered by National Environmental Agency (NEA). Cleaning companies must meet the PWM requirements to obtain or renew their licences.
From 1 September 2022, employers hiring foreign workers are required to meet the PWM requirements for their in-house cleaners.
Who it covers
The PWM requirements:
- Are mandatory.
- Cover all Singapore citizens and permanent residents employed in outsourced cleaning jobs, or in-house cleaning jobs in firms that hire foreign workers.
Employers are encouraged to adopt the PWM’s principles for their foreign cleaners by upgrading their skills and implementing productivity-based wage progression pathways.
The progressive wage structure comprises 3 wage ladders for 3 broad categories of cleaning jobs:
Group |
Description |
Group 1 |
Office and commercial sites – e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums. |
Group 2 |
Food and beverage (F&B) establishments – e.g. hawker centres, food courts, restaurants. |
Group 3 |
Conservancy – e.g. town councils, public cleansing. |
These categories account for the most common types of cleaning jobs. They are based on NEA’s classification of cleaning sub-sectors under the Enhanced Clean Mark Accreditation Scheme.
From 1 September 2022, in-house cleaners must be paid at least the stipulated PWM wages.
Wage requirements
The monthly wage requirements, as recommended by the TCC and accepted by the Government, are detailed below.
A PWM Bonus of at least 2 weeks of basic monthly wages is payable to eligible outsourced and in-house cleaners in a given year.
For in-house cleaners, the requirement will be effective from 1 September 2022.
Wages and PWM Bonus for part-time workers will be pro-rated.
Outsourced resident cleaners
From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, outsourced resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $1,967
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $1,749
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $1,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,312
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $1,967
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $1,749
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $1,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $1,421
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $1,312
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $2,077
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $1,967
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $1,749
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $1,530
|
In-house resident cleaners
From 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2023, in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $1,967
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $1,749
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $1,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $1,421
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,312
|
From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, outsourced and in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $2,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,010
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $1,795
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,570
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $2,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,010
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $1,795
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $1,670
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $1,570
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $2,410
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $2,010
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $1,795
|
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,010
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $1,795
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $1,670
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,570
|
From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, outsourced and in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $2,455
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,270
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,060
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,740
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $2,455
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,270
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,060
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $1,840
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $1,740
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $2,620
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,455
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $2,270
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,060
|
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,455
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,270
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $2,060
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $1,840
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,740
|
From 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, outsourced and in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,325
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,910
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,325
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $2,010
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $1,910
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $2,830
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $2,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,325
|
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,530
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $2,325
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $2,010
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $1,910
|
From 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, outsourced and in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,495
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $2,080
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,495
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $2,180
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $2,080
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,495
|
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,700
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $2,495
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $2,180
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $2,080
|
From 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028, outsourced and in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,665
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $2,250
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,665
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $2,350
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $2,250
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $3,250
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,665
|
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $2,870
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $2,665
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $2,350
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $2,250
|
From 1 July 2028 to 30 June 2029, outsourced and in-house resident cleaners must be paid the following wages. Wages refer to basic monthly salary.
Group 1: Office and commercial sites
e.g. offices, schools, hospitals, medical clinics, condominiums |
Supervisors
≥ $3,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,835
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $2,420
|
Group 2: F&B establishments
e.g. hawker centres, foodcourts, restaurants |
Supervisors
≥ $3,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Dishwashers / Refuse collectors / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,835
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners
≥ $2,520
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners
≥ $2,420
|
Group 3: Conservancy
e.g. town councils, public cleansing |
Truck drivers (Class 4/5)
≥ $3,460
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $3,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators / Refuse collectors
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General cleaners / Restroom cleaners
≥ $2,835
|
PW requirements for in-house cleaners |
Supervisors / Mechanical drivers
≥ $3,210
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Multi-skilled cleaners / Machine operators
≥ $3,040
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Outdoor cleaners / Healthcare cleaners / Restroom cleaners / Dishwashers (F&B) / Refuse collectors (F&B)
≥ $2,835
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
Table-top cleaners (F&B)
≥ $2,520
![Up](/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/pwm/arrow-up.png)
General / Indoor cleaners
≥ $2,420
|
Training requirements
For outsourced cleaners, cleaning companies must ensure that their cleaners meet the PWM’s training requirements by taking Workforce Skills Qualification modules from the approved list of modules.
Refer to SSG’s training framework for the cleaning sector.
For in-house cleaners, employers must ensure that their cleaners meet the in-house PWM training requirement of any 1 Workforce Skills Qualification course or 1 in-house training programme.
As an employer, you will benefit from your workers’ increased productivity and ability to provide better quality cleaning services.
For more detail on the training requirements and the list of approved WSQ training modules, please see Annex A of the Addendum to the TCC Report.
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