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The Council will take into account economic competitiveness, labour market conditions, inflation and more, while also setting guidance on Progressive Wage growth for lower-wage workers.
The National Wages Council (NWC), a tripartite body comprising employers, employees, and the government, will convene on 1 September 2025 to develop its annual guidelines on wage and employment-related matters.
The guidelines, which will apply from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026, are intended to provide direction for employers and workers in navigating wage-setting and employment practices.
In its discussions, the NWC will consider several factors, including Singapore’s economic competitiveness, labour market conditions, inflation trends, productivity growth, and the broader global economic outlook. At the same time, it will continue to issue guidance on the range of Progressive Wage growth, with a focus on uplifting lower-wage workers.
The Council aims to release its guidelines by November 2025. In the meantime, members of the public are invited to share their views on wage-related issues, as well as suggestions for the upcoming guidelines. Feedback can be submitted through the NWC Secretariat by 1 September 2025.
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