Security Officer Salary in Singapore (2024 - 2028): What You Need to Know

If you are considering a career in the security industry, or if you are already an officer looking to upgrade your skills, one of the most important factors is compensation.

The good news is that the security sector in Singapore offers one of the most transparent and structured salary progression frameworks in the country, thanks to the Security Progressive Wage Model (PWM).

Security Officer Salary in Singapore

In this article, ETANN Consultants breaks down the mandatory salary increments from 2024 to 2028, how the PWM works, and what you need to do to secure your next pay raise.

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) Explained

The PWM was developed by the Security Tripartite Cluster (STC) to uplift the wages of security personnel and create clear career pathways. It is a mandatory licensing condition for all security agencies under the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD).

This means that your salary is not solely dependent on your employer's discretion; it is guaranteed by law based on your rank, experience, and the training you have completed.

Under the PWM, security officers can look forward to sustained, year-on-year wage increases as they accumulate experience and complete mandatory Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses.

A Major Milestone in 2024

A significant change occurred on January 1, 2024. The basic wages of full-time security officers were increased to exceed the $2,600 threshold.

Why is this important? Because earning above $2,600 means that Part 4 of the Employment Act—which governs overtime pay—no longer applies. Employers are no longer required by law to pay security officers 1.5 times their basic hourly rate for extra hours worked beyond the 44-hour regular work week.

However, the STC ensured that the gross wages of security officers would not drop. The substantial increase in the basic wage was designed to compensate for the removal of mandatory overtime rates, encouraging a shift towards a standard 44-hour work week and better work-life balance.

The 2024 - 2028 Security Officer Salary Schedule:

The table below details the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) mandated minimum basic monthly wages for full-time outsourced security officers from 2024 to 2028.

Note: These figures represent the basic wage for a standard 44-hour work week. Any extra hours worked (capped at 72 hours per month) must be paid in addition to this basic wage.

Job Level	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028
Security Officer (SO)	≥ $2,650	≥ $2,870	≥ $3,090	≥ $3,310	≥ $3,530
Senior Security Officer (SSO)	≥ $2,950	≥ $3,170	≥ $3,390	≥ $3,610	≥ $3,830
Security Supervisor (SS)	≥ $3,250	≥ $3,470	≥ $3,690	≥ $3,910	≥ $4,130
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)	≥ $3,550	≥ $3,770	≥ $3,990	≥ $4,210	≥ $4,430
Chief Security Officer (CSO)	≥ $3,550*	≥ $3,770*	≥ $3,990*	≥ $4,210*	≥ $4,430*

*The MOM schedule explicitly lists wages up to SSS. CSO wages are negotiated based on agency requirements but must exceed the SSS baseline.

How to Secure Your Next Pay Raise

As you can see from the table, a Security Officer (SO) earning $2,650 in 2024 will automatically see their basic wage rise to $2,870 in 2025.

However, you can accelerate your earning potential by climbing the ranks. For example, if that same SO upgrades to a Senior Security Officer (SSO) in 2025, their minimum basic wage jumps to $3,170.

To get promoted under the PWM, you must fulfill two strict criteria:

1       Experience: Serve the minimum required months at your current rank (e.g., 6 months as an SO before promoting to SSO).

2       Training: Complete the mandatory WSQ security courses for the next rank.

Invest in Your Career with ETANN Consultants

The path to a higher salary is clear: gain experience and complete your WSQ training.

ETANN Consultants is an SSG-Approved Training Organisation that provides the mandatory courses you need to climb the PWM ladder—from Basic Licensing Units (BLUs) for new entrants to advanced supervisory modules for future Chief Security Officers.

With up to 70% government funding and SkillsFuture Credit available, there has never been a better time to invest in your career.

Ready to upgrade your skills and boost your salary?  Explore our WSQ Security Courses today!