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COMPASS Framework and Employment Pass Salary Threshold Changes 2026
Singapore's Employment Pass now needs 40 points under the COMPASS framework, not just a minimum salary. See the 2026 salary thresholds (S$5,600/mo, S$6,200/mo for financial services), how the points system scores salary, qualifications, and diversity, and when the new criteria apply to renewals.
21 July 2026 · 9 min read
CPF Contribution Rate Changes 2026: New OW Ceiling and Senior-Worker Rates
From 1 January 2026 the CPF Ordinary Wage ceiling rose to S$8,000/month, and contribution rates for workers above 55 to 65 increased again, the final phase of a multi-year retirement-adequacy plan. See the exact new rates and what they mean for your payslip.
Singapore vs Hong Kong: Which Asian Financial Hub Nets You More as an Expat?
A side-by-side comparison of Singapore's CPF-exempt-foreigner tax mechanics against Hong Kong's dual-rate tax plus MPF (which applies to most foreign employees) across three salary points.
Do Employment Pass Holders Pay CPF in Singapore? The Full Foreigner Tax Guide
No, Employment Pass and S Pass holders pay zero CPF in Singapore, only Income Tax. See exactly how much more a foreigner keeps versus a Citizen or PR on the same salary, and what changes if you convert to PR.
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Ireland vs UK Tech Salaries: How Do They Compare?
Two mature tech markets, one language, very different pay packets. We compare median salaries, cost-of-living adjustments, and net take-home across Dublin and London to find out where tech workers are actually better off.
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