How are PMETs counted under the Diversity (C3) and Support for Local Employment (C4) criteria for COMPASS?

The fixed monthly salary for PMET count under C3 and C4 is aligned to the S Pass minimum qualifying salary.
From 1 September 2024, this amount will be increased from $3,000 to $3,150. This is in line with the increase in S Pass minimum qualifying salary. Find out how this will affect you.

If your employees are	They are counted as PMETs if they
Foreign	Earn at least $3,000 in fixed monthly salary, as declared in their work pass application. Note: The PMET count for foreign employees excludes: In-Principle Approvals (for all pass types) Work Holiday Pass Tech Pass ONE Pass Pre-Approved Letter of Consent.
Local (Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PRs) your organisation contributes CPF for)	Earn at least $3,000 per month, based on the CPF Ordinary and Additional wages declared for CPF contributions.

If your employees are

They are counted as PMETs if they

Foreign

Earn at least $3,000 in fixed monthly salary, as declared in their work pass application.

Note: The PMET count for foreign employees excludes:

Local

(Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PRs) your organisation contributes CPF for)

Earn at least $3,000 per month, based on the CPF Ordinary and Additional wages declared for CPF contributions.

PRs are considered as foreigners based on their nationality under C3 (diversity) but are counted as locals under C4 (local PMET share).

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