Koh Poh Koon on definition of ‘good job’ to track job creation strategy
The notion of a “good job” varies for individuals, and Singapore chose to measure a range of more objectively measurable labour market indicators and regularly benchmarks its labour market performance internationally. Local workers have seen sustained and inclusive wage growth. From 2021 to 2025, real gross monthly income at the median grew by 7.4 per cent; at the 20th percentile, income grew even faster - by 10.1 per cent over the same period. Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon highlighted this trend in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Thursday (Feb 12).
The notion of a “good job” varies for individuals, and Singapore chose to measure a range of more objectively measurable labour market indicators and regularly benchmarks its labour market performance internationally. Local workers have seen sustained and inclusive wage growth. From 2021 to 2025, real gross monthly income at the median grew by 7.4 per cent; at the 20th percentile, income grew even faster - by 10.1 per cent over the same period. Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon highlighted this trend in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Thursday (Feb 12).
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