Progressive Wage Model (PWM) in Singapore security sector

Understanding the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) in Singapore Security Sector

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is an integral part of Singapore’s employment practices, aiming to uplift wages and improve job prospects for workers in various sectors. Today, we’ll dive into how the PWM is applied specifically within the security sector.

The Progressive Wage Model introduces a five-level career progression model with established wages for each level. Officers start their careers as Security Officer (SO) and can progress to Senior Security Officer (SSO), Security Supervisor (SS), Senior Security Supervisor (SSS), and eventually become Chief Security Officer (CSO).

Security Sector

In the security sector, the PWM sets out specific wage ranges for different job roles, from basic security officers to senior security officer. This ensures security officers gain more skills and take on more responsibilities, their wages will increase accordingly.

Training and Skills Development

The model emphasizes continuous learning. Security officers are encouraged to undergo regular training and skills upgrading to enhance their capabilities. This adds to the professional development which helps maintain high standards within the industry.

Fair Wages

By setting out clear guidelines for minimum and maximum wages at each level, the PWM ensures fair compensation for all security officers. This transparency helps maintain trust between employers and employees, contributing to a more stable workforce.

In a significant move to uplift wages in the security sector, part-time security officers in Singapore are set to see their hourly pay rise by more than 30% by 2028. This increase is part of a new three-year plan aimed at boosting salaries for security officers, announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Key highlights of the wage increase in the upcoming years

• 33.1% Pay Increase: Starting January 2026, part-time security officers will experience a 33.1% increase in hourly pay, from $10.10 to $13.45 by January 2028.
• Senior and Supervisory Roles: Security officers in senior and supervisory roles will also see hourly pay increases between 25% and 30% over the same period.
• Full-Time Officers: Full-time security officers will see their basic monthly pay rise from $2,650 in 2024 to $3,530 by 2028, reflecting a 33% increase.

*Source from MOM website: https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/progressive-wage-model/security-sector

Enhanced Jobs Prospects

Security officers who continually upgrade their skills and take on higher responsibilities can expect better job prospects and opportunities for promotion. This not only motivates individuals but also raises the overall standard of security services in Singapore.

Conclusion

The Security Tripartite Cluster, a workgroup comprising representatives from the Government, unions, industry associations, employers, and service buyers, has recommended these sustained wage increases. The goal is to create a more equitable and sustainable work environment for security officers in Singapore

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