Top Employee Benefits in Singapore Tech Companies (2025 Guide)
Thinking about working in tech in Singapore? You may have heard that tech jobs here come with great benefits. But what are they really?
In this article, I want to share a simple breakdown of the most common benefits tech companies offer. Not every company gives everything listed here, but this list gives you a good idea of what to expect or ask about when looking for a job.
One important note:
The benefits you get also depend on your contract type. If you are a full-time permanent employee, you usually receive more benefits. But if you are hired through a vendor company (as a contractor), you may not get the same benefits as full-time staff. In that case, it depends on what your employment agency or service provider company offers.
1. Salary, Bonus & Financial Support
Competitive Salary:
Yearly Performance Bonus:
- Based on individual and company performance.
- Usually around 15% – 20% of your annual salary
Joining Bonus:
- Some companies offer this when you accept the job offer.
- Usually, one month of salary
RSU (Restricted Stock Units):
- Given at the time of joining and vest in 4 years (25% each year)
- Annual refresh in some companies during the performance evaluation
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan):
- Allow employees to buy company shares at a discount.
- A 15% discount is the most common case.
Flexi Benefits / Flex Amount:
- You can claim this for air tickets, holiday expenses, or other personal needs.
- Example: “$2,000 yearly flex amount for wellbeing”
CPF Contribution:
- Some companies pay the CPF (Central Provident Fund) amount, which they normally pay for local employees, directly into your monthly salary if you are a foreigner.
- However, once you become a Singapore PR, this amount will start going into your CPF account instead of your bank account.
2. Health & Wellness Support
Medical Insurance:
- Hospitalization, outpatient, dental, and optical for you and your immediate family (spouse and kids)
Life Insurance:
- The common coverage is 1-2 years’ annual salary.
On-site Free Health Screening & Flu Vaccine Support:
- Most of the time, basic health screening is free.
- Advanced screening comes with a discounted rate.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):
- Free mental health support (i.e. counselling) for you and your family
Fully or Partial Maternity Expenses (Delivery Support):
- Some companies only offer female employees, and some offer both male and female employees.
- Can claim for every childbirth
Wellness Budget:
Company Gym:
3. Learning & Career Growth
Sponsored Certifications:
- Can claim the cost of job-related certifications (i.e. AWS)
Paid Online Course Access:
- i.e., Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning
Fully Sponsored M.Sc:
- with some bond agreements
4. Family & Personal Life Support
Annual Leave:
- 15 to 18 days is quite common in most tech companies.
Sick Leave:
- without a medical certificate
Maternity / Paternity Leave:
- More than the legal requirement in some cases
Childcare Leave:
Birthday Leave / Volunteer Leave / Family Care Leave:
5. Relocation & Immigration Support
EP/S Pass Sponsorship:
DP Sponsorship for Family:
- You can sponsor a Dependent Pass for your spouse and children if you earn a minimum of 6,000 monthly.
- In most cases, the company pays for the cost of the pass.
Relocation Allowance:
- This may include airfare and up to 2 weeks of hotel stay when you arrive in Singapore.
6. Work Setup & Flexibility
Hybrid or Fully Remote Roles:
Flexible Working Hours:
Work-from-home Support Budget:
- Covers desk, chair, monitor, or other WFH needs (varies by company)
Disclaimer: Not Every Company Offers Everything
This is a combination of benefits offered by different tech companies in Singapore. Not every company gives all of them. But knowing these will help you better understand your offer or what to ask for.
If You’re Looking for Your First Job in Singapore
If you’re trying to land your first job in Singapore, don’t focus too much on benefits in the beginning.
If you get a role with great benefits, that’s a bonus. However, for many people, the first job is often through a contractor or vendor company, where benefits may be limited.
The most important thing is to get your foot in the door. Once you’re here, you can take time to upskill yourself and then look for a full-time role with better benefits later on.
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