The same reasons that make Singapore a great place to live, make it a great place to work.
It is a globally connected, cosmopolitan city that provides the economic competitiveness and political stability needed to generate trade, investments and career opportunities.
The vibrant workplace throbs with a highly educated and productive workforce that welcomes talent from all corners – about one quarter of Singapore’s population is made up of foreigners, many of whom are students, fresh graduates, mid-career professionals and academics. English is the official working language.
Wages
Wages in Singapore are among the highest in the Asia Pacific, while its tax rates are among the lowest in the world.
Find out what the average monthly wages are for various professions.
Where the jobs are
Opportunities abound in various growth industries such as biomedical sciences, engineering, logistics, healthcare, maritime, info-communications and digital media.
As Singapore is the world’s No.3 financial centre (Global Financial Centres Index survey, 2009), those well-versed in financial services will find a range of openings in areas such as international banking, trade finance, treasury operations, and asset and wealth management.
Singapore is also a fast-emerging source of centralised or “shared services” such as IT, finance, and logistics.
Find out more about Singapore’s growth industries and the skills needed for jobs in key industry sectors.
If you want to link up with Singapore-based employers and get updates on career opportunities and industry developments in Singapore, check out Contact Singapore. This is the one-stop centre for those who wish to work or do business in Singapore.
What next?
For professionals:
Foreigners wishing to work in Singapore need an Employment Pass (EP). In most cases, the employer will apply for the EP on the employee’s behalf. For more information about the types of EPs and how to apply, visit the Ministry of Manpower website. To check if you qualify for an Employment Pass, take the Employment/S Pass Self-Assessment Test.
Short-term visits to explore employment opportunities in Singapore are also possible. See Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority for more information.
For students and recent graduates:
The Work Holiday Programme, introduced by the Ministry of Manpower, allows university students and recent graduates from overseas to live and work in Singapore for up to six months. Through this programme, you can experience Singapore’s rich culture and heritage while exploring the career opportunities available.
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