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Lawrence Wong Announces Up to 9% Political Salary Increase

9/9/2026

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a political salary increase of up to 9 percent.
The increase will take effect on 15 Oct 2026.
An MR4 minister’s reference salary will rise from S$1.1 million to about S$1.2 million.
The adjustments will cost the government about S$5 million annually.
MPs’ salary changes will add roughly S$6.6 million per year to the 2026 budget.

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a political salary increase of up to 9 percent.
The increase will take effect on 15 Oct 2026.
An MR4 minister’s reference salary will rise from S$1.1 million to about S$1.2 million.
The adjustments will cost the government about S$5 million annually.
MPs’ salary changes will add roughly S$6.6 million per year to the 2026 budget.