Coverage and contractor registration
The TCLE model is mandatory for lift and escalator contractors registering or remaining registered under BCA workheads RW02B and RW03B. It covers citizen and PR maintenance employees at lift and escalator companies. Skills and productivity-based progression is encouraged for foreign and in-house workers too. Use the linked self-assessment tool for job classification.
All monthly basic wage levels
The following minimums apply to full-time work of 35–44 hours weekly. Columns run from 1 July to 30 June. Check salary and job information using the PW Portal.
| Role | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | 2026–27 | 2027–28 | 2028–29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal specialist | S$3330 | S$3460 | S$3590 | S$3720 | S$3935 | S$4150 |
| Supervisor | S$3015 | S$3230 | S$3445 | S$3660 | S$3875 | S$4090 |
| Senior specialist | S$2805 | S$3010 | S$3215 | S$3420 | S$3620 | S$3820 |
| Specialist | S$2460 | S$2670 | S$2880 | S$3090 | S$3280 | S$3470 |
| Assistant specialist | S$2075 | S$2300 | S$2525 | S$2750 | S$2915 | S$3080 |
Training and future leave
BCA and ITE develop training and certification aligned with the Technical Skills and Competencies framework. The linked NTUC brochure provides the PWM skills ladder and courses. From 2029, minimum annual leave for outsourced workers in this and the other specified PWM sectors will rise in phases from 7 to 10 days; respective tripartite clusters will determine the timetable. The official reports and announcement are retained below.
Related topics and services
Documents and references
- BCA's RW02B and RW03B workheads ↗ Government source
- PWM self-assessment tool ↗ Government source
- overview of the PW Portal ↗ Government source
- PWM Skills Ladder of NTUC's Brochure ↗ Reference
- minimum annual leave entitlement for outsourced PWM workers will be increased ↗ Government source
- Read article → · TCLE's July 2021 report and recommendations ↗ PDF
- Read article → · Lift and escalator sectoral TC report on recommendations for the lift industry ↗ PDF
- Speech by MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash at Appreciating Our PWM Workers cum Please Watch-over Me Comic Book Launch ↗ Government source