Before you file an Employment Pass application, two separate tests decide whether it will be approved: the qualifying salary floor (Stage 1) and the COMPASS points assessment (Stage 2). Both must be cleared. Use the calculator below to get an instant, indicative read on where a candidate stands against MOM’s published 2026 criteria, drawn from our full Employment Pass & COMPASS eligibility guide.
Singapore Employment Pass: Salary & COMPASS Calculator
A free, indicative estimate of whether a candidate clears MOM's two-stage Employment Pass test: the qualifying salary floor, then the COMPASS points assessment. Figures verified against mom.gov.sg on 15 September 2026.
Stage 1 — EP Qualifying Salary
Stage 2 — COMPASS points test
Sector-specific salary benchmark dollar figures are published separately by MOM and differ by industry — if unsure, we can check your exact benchmark for you.
Firms with fewer than 25 PMETs score 10 points by default on both C3 and C4 — most foreign-founder startups qualify for this.
Bonus criteria (optional, up to 30 extra points)
This tool gives an indicative estimate based on MOM's published Employment Pass eligibility criteria and COMPASS framework, verified against mom.gov.sg on 15 September 2026. It is not an official assessment and does not constitute immigration advice. For a definitive check, talk to our MOM-licensed team (Employment Agency Licence 24S2425).
How this calculator works
Stage 1 checks the candidate’s fixed monthly salary against MOM’s qualifying salary table, which scales up by age from 23 to 45 and differs slightly for financial services roles. Stage 2 applies the COMPASS framework’s four foundational criteria (C1–C4) plus two optional bonus criteria (C5–C6), against the 40-point pass mark. Candidates earning a fixed monthly salary of S$22,500 or more skip COMPASS entirely.
Firms with fewer than 25 Employment Pass, S Pass and local PMET staff combined receive the default 10 points on C3 and C4, which is why most foreign-founder startups clear those two criteria automatically.
What this tool does not do
This calculator gives an indicative estimate only. It cannot check a candidate against MOM’s sector-specific salary benchmark tables, confirm whether a role sits on the Shortage Occupation List, or account for agency discretion on the Strategic Economic Priorities bonus. For a definitive assessment tied to your specific hire, speak with our MOM-licensed Employment Pass team (Employment Agency Licence 24S2425).
