Ministers' Pay Hike Highlights Singapore's Tangled Web of Accountability Singapore's move to increase ministerial salaries by as much as 64% has sparked a mix of reactions, with some praising the acknowledgment of market rates and others criticizing the country's leaders for becoming too comfortable.
At the heart of the issue lies a complex balance between accountability and compensation. The entry level minister salary benchmark is set to rise to S$1. 8 million (US$1.
4 million), while Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's pay will increase to S$3. 6 million from S$2. 2 million.