https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/singapore-raises-pm-lawrence-wong-s-pay-by-1mnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/singapore-raises-pm-lawrence-wong-s-pay-by-1mnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/singapore-raises-pm-lawrence-wong-s-pay-by-1mn#u63270Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:56:28 +0000Singapore has raised Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's annual salary by $1 million, bringing his pay to $2.85 million. This 64% increase is part of a broader political pay overhaul that includes a one-time boost of up to 9% for ministers. Additionally, monthly allowances for Members of Parliament will rise from S$13,750 to S$18,500. This marks the first time the government has revised its executive compensation framework in 15 years, with the new benchmarks based on top corporate earners minus a 40% public service discount.Why it mattersSingapore ministers are among the highest-paid governme