Food Services PWM Infographic: Wage Increases from July 2026
Three-year changes and category distinction
The flyer covers more than 53,000 full-time and part-time food-service workers. From July 2026 the entry stall-assistant monthly gross wage rises to S$2,220, then S$2,360 in July 2027 and S$2,500 in July 2028. Most rungs rise S$140 annually, with higher increases for specified supervisory responsibility. Category A is quick-service; category B is full-service, catering and central kitchens.
All wage schedules
Gross wage includes basic pay, travel, food and housing allowances, and productivity incentives. It excludes bonuses including AWS, stock options, special work-expense reimbursements, benefits in kind and employer CPF contributions. Monthly figures exclude overtime and cover 35–44 hours weekly; part-time rates use 44 hours. Senior cooks and managers have market-determined wages. The updated schedule starts 1 July 2026, with a TCF review planned for 2028.
A: monthly gross minimum
Role
Mar 2025–Jun 2026
Jul 2026–Jun 2027
Jul 2027–Jun 2028
Jul 2028–Jun 2029
Quick-service cook
S$2330
S$2470
S$2610
S$2750
Kitchen assistant / counter attendant
S$2155
S$2295
S$2435
S$2575
Stall assistant
S$2080
S$2220
S$2360
S$2500
A: hourly gross minimum
Role
Mar 2025–Jun 2026
Jul 2026–Jun 2027
Jul 2027–Jun 2028
Jul 2028–Jun 2029
Quick-service cook
S$12.22
S$12.95
S$13.69
S$14.42
Kitchen assistant / counter attendant
S$11.3
S$12.04
S$12.77
S$13.51
Stall assistant
S$10.91
S$11.64
S$12.38
S$13.11
B kitchen: monthly gross minimum
Role
Mar 2025–Jun 2026
Jul 2026–Jun 2027
Jul 2027–Jun 2028
Jul 2028–Jun 2029
Full-service cook
S$2380
S$2520
S$2660
S$2800
Kitchen assistant
S$2180
S$2320
S$2460
S$2600
B kitchen: hourly gross minimum
Role
Mar 2025–Jun 2026
Jul 2026–Jun 2027
Jul 2027–Jun 2028
Jul 2028–Jun 2029
Full-service cook
S$12.48
S$13.22
S$13.95
S$14.69
Kitchen assistant
S$11.43
S$12.17
S$12.9
S$13.64
B service: monthly gross minimum
Role
Mar 2025–Jun 2026
Jul 2026–Jun 2027
Jul 2027–Jun 2028
Jul 2028–Jun 2029
Waiter supervisor
S$2730
S$2875
S$3020
S$3165
Waiter
S$2180
S$2320
S$2460
S$2600
B service: hourly gross minimum
Role
Mar 2025–Jun 2026
Jul 2026–Jun 2027
Jul 2027–Jun 2028
Jul 2028–Jun 2029
Waiter supervisor
S$14.32
S$15.08
S$15.84
S$16.6
Waiter
S$11.43
S$12.17
S$12.9
S$13.64
Overtime and training
Full-time staff working over 44 hours and covered by Employment Act Part 4 must receive both overtime at least 1.5 times basic rate and the PWM gross minimum including overtime. Linked schedules distinguish before and from 1 July 2026. Senior cooks and managers are encouraged, but not required, to take approved WSQ training; other roles need 2 approved WSQ modules or a relevant IHL qualification from an MOE-registered institution. In-house ATO employers may use WSQ modules with TSC prefix FSS. New hires have 6 months from employment to comply. Annex C sets out approved modules and qualifications. Check individual wage records through PW Portal.
