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Singapore COMPASS Calculator
Score your Singapore Employment Pass application across all 6 COMPASS criteria. Per-criterion breakdown + improvement suggestions.
Singapore EP Minimum Salary Calculator
Check the 2026 Singapore Employment Pass salary threshold by age (23–45+) and sector. With S Pass + Work Permit fallbacks.
Singapore Dependent Pass Calculator
Check Dependent Pass eligibility for spouse, children, and parents. Includes May 2021 Letter of Consent change and LTVP fallback.
The Singapore Work Pass System, Decoded
Singapore's work pass system is layered: a salary check first, COMPASS scoring second, and dependant policies orthogonal to both. These calculators map the system end-to-end so you can run the numbers before accepting an offer or starting an application.
EP salary threshold is the first gate. Age-tiered from $5,600/mo at age 23 up to $10,700/mo at age 45+ (general sectors); $6,200–$11,800 in financial services. Only fixed monthly salary counts — variable pay is excluded.
COMPASS is the second gate (since Sept 2023). Six criteria — salary, qualifications, diversity, support for local employment, plus skills + strategic economic priorities bonuses. Pass at 40 points; waiver at 80; auto-exempt at $22,500/mo salary.
Dependent Pass rules are separate — sponsor needs $6,000+/mo to bring spouse and children. Note: DP holders cannot work under a Letter of Consent since May 2021. To work, they need their own work pass.
Gate 1 — Salary
$5,600+ → $11,800
Age + sector tiered. Hard floor.
Gate 2 — COMPASS
≥40 points
6 criteria scorecard or auto-exempt at $22,500+
Family — DP / LTVP
$6,000 / $12,000
Spouse + children DP / parents LTVP minimums
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to qualify for an Employment Pass in Singapore?expand_more
Two things: (1) meet the minimum qualifying salary ($5,600/mo general or $6,200/mo financial services in 2026, age-tiered up to $10,700+/$11,800+ at age 45+), and (2) score at least 40 points on the COMPASS framework (or earn ≥$22,500/mo for auto-exemption).
Can my family come with me on an EP?expand_more
Yes. EP holders earning at least $6,000/month can sponsor a Dependent Pass for legally-married spouse and unmarried children under 21. Parents can apply for LTVP if you earn ≥$12,000/month. Common-law partners are not eligible for DP — only LTVP.
What is COMPASS and when did it start?expand_more
COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) is Singapore's points-based EP eligibility system, in effect from 1 September 2023 for new applications and 1 September 2024 for renewals. It replaced the old "salary-only" framework with a 6-criterion scorecard.