The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued salary guidelines for the community care sector in Singapore. This move aims to enhance the attractiveness of jobs in the sector and ensure fair compensation for staff. The guidelines outline the recommended salary ranges for various roles, considering factors such as experience, qualifications, and job responsibilities.
This initiative is part of the broader effort to support the community care workforce and improve the quality of care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The guidelines provide a framework for organizations in the sector to align their compensation structures with industry standards.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced salary guidelines for the community care sector in Singapore, outlining recommended salary ranges for various roles based on factors such as experience and qualifications.
This initiative aims to enhance job attractiveness and ensure fair compensation. For instance, a starting monthly base salary for a full-time enrolled nurse is set at S$2,050, increasing to S$3,120 at the mid-point of their job band with more experience. The guidelines serve as a framework for organizations in the sector to align their compensation structures and attract diverse talent to the community care workforce.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has collaborated extensively with the community care sector to develop these salary guidelines. With the sector’s workforce expanding from 16,500 in 2020 to over 18,000 in 2021, the guidelines aim to ensure salary competitiveness within the market. MOH expresses its commitment to ongoing monitoring and will review the guidelines as needed to align with industry standards and attract and retain skilled professionals in the community care sector.
