Singapore to raise teachers' salaries by up to 9 per cent from October

Around 36,000 teachers and educators in Singapore will receive a monthly salary increase of between 2 and 9 per cent starting 1 October, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced on Monday, 16 March 2026.

The increase applies to approximately 33,000 education officers, 1,700 allied educators, and 1,100 MOE Kindergarten educators.

MOE said the revision is intended to ensure that overall salary packages remain competitive and to enable the ministry to "continue to attract and retain good educators".

Salaries for all three groups were last reviewed in 2022.

Last review in 2022

The three-year gap since the last salary review has prompted MOE to reassess compensation levels across its educator workforce.

Allied educators work alongside teachers and school officers to provide specialised support to students. They include school counsellors, special educational needs officers, student welfare officers, and outdoor adventure educators.

Minister's remarks

Minister for Education Desmond Lee said in a Facebook post that educators "go above and beyond to nurture our students and support their learning journey" and expressed gratitude for their service.

Lee added that MOE regularly reviews educator salaries to ensure competitiveness, so the ministry can continue to attract and retain high-quality educators committed to teaching and student development.

MOE also said it would continue to provide learning and career development opportunities for officers beyond the salary adjustments, describing teachers as "the core of our education system".