National Wages Council Guidelines

The National Wages Council (NWC) was formed in 1972, at a time when Singapore was undergoing a period of rapid industrialisation, which had resulted in rising wage expectations. There were concerns that high wage expectations would lead to serious industrial disputes, which could dampen the investment climate and adversely affect the economic progress of Singapore.

The NWC was thus set up to formulate wage guidelines to be in line with long-term economic growth, so that Singapore’s economic and social development would not be undermined.

Click on the links below to download or view the respective NWC Guidelines.