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flag Singapore will raise food service workers' wages to S$2,500 by 2029, with annual increases starting July 1, 2026.

flag Starting July 1, 2026, food services workers in Singapore will receive annual wage increases of S$140 to S$145 through 2028, raising the entry-level wage to S$2,500 by 2029. flag The update to the Progressive Wage Model affects over 53,000 full- and part-time workers in restaurants, hawker centers, and central kitchens, with pay tied to training and performance. flag The government, businesses, and unions agree the increases are reasonable amid economic pressures. flag Employers must meet PWM requirements to sponsor work passes, and support programs like the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme and Workfare Skills Support are being expanded.

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