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Progressive Wage Model for the cleaning sector

Who is covered

The cleaning PWM, developed by the Tripartite Cluster for Cleaners, is mandatory for citizen and PR cleaners in licensed cleaning businesses, and in-house cleaners at firms employing foreign workers. NEA cleaning-licence issue and renewal depend on compliance. Employers are encouraged to adopt skills and productivity-based progression for foreign cleaners too. The official self-assessment tool helps classify jobs.

Complete monthly wage schedules

These are monthly basic minimums for full-time work of 35–44 hours per week. Annual columns normally run from 1 July to 30 June. The first conservancy column begins on 1 June 2022 and the first in-house column on 1 September 2022; both end on 30 June 2023. Other columns follow the July cycle. Part-time requirements are pro-rated.

Office and commercial premises
Role2022–232023–242024–252025–262026–272027–282028–29
SupervisorS$1967S$2210S$2455S$2700S$2870S$3040S$3210
Multi-skilled cleaner / machine operatorS$1749S$2010S$2270S$2530S$2700S$2870S$3040
Outdoor / healthcare / restroom cleanerS$1530S$1795S$2060S$2325S$2495S$2665S$2835
General / indoor cleanerS$1312S$1570S$1740S$1910S$2080S$2250S$2420
Food and beverage premises
Role2022–232023–242024–252025–262026–272027–282028–29
SupervisorS$1967S$2210S$2455S$2700S$2870S$3040S$3210
Multi-skilled cleaner / machine operatorS$1749S$2010S$2270S$2530S$2700S$2870S$3040
Dishwasher / restroom cleaner / refuse collectorS$1530S$1795S$2060S$2325S$2495S$2665S$2835
Table cleaningS$1421S$1670S$1840S$2010S$2180S$2350S$2520
General cleanerS$1312S$1570S$1740S$1910S$2080S$2250S$2420
Conservancy and public cleansing
Role2022–232023–242024–252025–262026–272027–282028–29
Class 4/5 truck driverS$2077S$2410S$2620S$2830S$3040S$3250S$3460
Supervisor / Class 3 mechanical driverS$1967S$2210S$2455S$2700S$2870S$3040S$3210
Multi-skilled cleaner / machine operator / refuse collectorS$1749S$2010S$2270S$2530S$2700S$2870S$3040
General / restroom cleanerS$1530S$1795S$2060S$2325S$2495S$2665S$2835
In-house cleaning staff
Role2022–232023–242024–252025–262026–272027–282028–29
Supervisor / mechanical driverS$1967S$2210S$2455S$2700S$2870S$3040S$3210
Multi-skilled cleaner / machine operatorS$1749S$2010S$2270S$2530S$2700S$2870S$3040
Outdoor / healthcare / restroom cleaner; F&B dishwasher or refuse collectorS$1530S$1795S$2060S$2325S$2495S$2665S$2835
F&B table cleanerS$1421S$1670S$1840S$2010S$2180S$2350S$2520
General / indoor cleanerS$1312S$1570S$1740S$1910S$2080S$2250S$2420

Bonus and training

Eligible outsourced and in-house cleaners receive an annual PWM bonus of at least 2 weeks of basic monthly wages; part-time bonus is pro-rated. Outsourced cleaners need one approved WSH module and one approved core WSQ module. In-house cleaners need any one WSQ course or an in-house programme specifying objectives, delivery, key tasks and duration. Keep programme documents and attendance records. On-the-job training counts only when those requirements are met. The 2026 TCC addendum Annex B lists approved training modules; earlier versions remain official references. Use PW Portal to check wage and job information.

Future annual-leave enhancement

From 2029 onward, outsourced PWM workers in cleaning, security, landscape, lift and escalator, and waste management will receive a phased increase in minimum annual leave from 7 to 10 days. Sector tripartite clusters will discuss implementation timelines; the announcement is not a single immediate effective date for all workers.

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