Income Supplement
Introduced in 2007, WIS supplements cash income and CPF savings for lower-wage Singaporeans and encourages regular work. Eligibility starts at 30, or 13 for persons with disabilities, with further CPF Board criteria. Older workers and persons with disabilities receive the highest payments. Eligible employees and platform workers receive monthly cash/CPF payouts automatically; eligible self-employed people are paid annually. Amount depends on income and age, with enhanced rules from 1 January 2025. Check individual eligibility and payment details at CPF Board.
Skills Support eligibility and course types
WSS supports lower-wage training. Applicants must be citizens, at least 30 or at least 13 with special needs, and earn gross monthly income no more than S$3,000 over the past 12 months, alongside other SWDA criteria. Basic supports short WSQ/PWM courses; Level-Up supports long-form Career Transition Programme, Nitec, Higher Nitec, diploma, post-diploma and undergraduate courses.
| Type | Support | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Basic worker allowance | S$10.50 hourly, up to 180 hours annually for selected self-funded courses | Employees: automatic NRIC-linked PayNow; self-employed: online claim |
| Basic commitment award | Up to S$800 annually for completing multiple courses | Same employee/self-employed routes |
| Basic employer absentee payroll | 95% of basic wage, capped S$13 hourly | Employer online claim |
| Level-Up full-time training | 50% of average income over latest available 12 months, minimum S$300 monthly | Online application from 9 February 2026 for training from 1 March 2026 |
| Level-Up part-time training | S$300 monthly | Online application |
Contacts
WIS: 1800 227 1188, Monday–Friday 8.30am–5.30pm; New Year, Chinese New Year and Christmas eves 8.30am–1pm. WSS/SWDA: 1800 536 8333, Monday–Friday 8.30am–5.30pm. Mobile airtime charges may apply to 1800 calls. Official eligibility and claim links are retained below.
Related topics and services
Official documents and references
- Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) Scheme ↗ Government source
- Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme ↗ Government source
- CPFB's website ↗ Government source
- enhancements to WIS ↗ Government source
- Workfare Income Supplement eligibility and payment details ↗ Government source
- SWDA's website ↗ Government source
- Workfare Skills Qualifications (WSQ) ↗ Government source
- SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme courses ↗ Government source
- submit their claims online ↗ Government source
- submit their claims online ↗ Government source
- apply for WSS (Level-Up) online ↗ Government source