Singapore civil servants to receive 0.45-month mid-year bonus in 2026

Civil servants in Singapore will receive a mid-year Annual Variable Component (AVC) of 0.45 months in 2026.

The Public Service Division (PSD) made the announcement on 24 June 2026, following close consultation with public sector unions.

This includes unions such as the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE), Amalgamated Union of Statutory Board Employees (AUSBE) and Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU).

Additionally, there will also be a one-off lump sum payment of $250 for civil servants in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14, or $400 for those equivalent to MX15, MX16 and in the Operations Support Scheme (OSS).

The mid-year payment reflects Singapore’s economic performance in the first quarter of 2026 and ongoing uncertainties in the economic outlook.

The PSD said that the public sector unions and the Government will continue to monitor developments and adjust year-end payments if needed.

AUPE General Secretary Sanjeev Tiwari was heartened that the Government has accepted public sector union’s proposal for a higher mid-year bonus than 2025.

“This is a fair recognition of the good work and contributions of our civil servants,” he shared.

Mr Sanjeev also welcomed the additional one-off lump sum payments, which he said, will bring further relief to junior officers.

He added: “AUPE would like to thank all civil servants for their continued dedication and professionalism. While the economic outlook has improved, uncertainties remain. AUPE will continue to work closely with the Government to monitor the economic situation and calibrate the year-end AVC as needed.”

Economic and labour market outlook

The mid-year payout comes against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, even as Singapore's growth outlook remains unchanged.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has maintained its GDP growth forecast of 2 per cent to 4 per cent for 2026. However, downside risks remain significant, including those arising from the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

On the labour market front, advance estimates from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) showed that employment continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026, although the pace of growth moderated from the final quarter of 2025. The labour market has, nonetheless, remained resilient, according to MOM.

NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Cham Hui Fong said: “NTUC and the public sector unions had constructive discussions with the PSD regarding this year’s mid-year AVC. The resulting payout of 0.45 months is a fair and balanced outcome that recognises the dedication and contributions of our civil servants, while taking into account the broader economic landscape.

“Global headwinds and shifting economic conditions will require continued vigilance. NTUC will work with the public sector unions and our government (tripartite) partners to ensure that our public sector officers remain well supported, equipped to navigate the challenges ahead.”

PSD said the Government and public sector unions will continue to monitor economic and labour market developments closely and will consider the National Wages Council's guidelines when determining year-end payments.

Mid-year AVC payouts in the last five years

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