Here’s a quick look at the PWM Baseline Gross Wages (excluding OT) for full-time roles effective from 1 July 2025:
Waste Collection Sub-Sector
| Job Role | Monthly Gross Wage | OT Rate of Pay |
| Crew | $2,630 | $19.90 |
| Senior Crew | $2,830 | $21.48 |
| Team Lead | $3,030 | $23.05 |
| Supervisor | $3,280 | $25.02 |
| Driver | $3,030 | $22.26 |
| Hooklift Driver | $3,130 | $23.05 |
| Senior Driver | $3,330 | $24.62 |
Materials Recovery Sub-Sector
| Job Role | Monthly Gross Wage | OT Rate of Pay |
| Sorter | $2,530 | $19.12 |
| Senior Sorter / Machine Operator | $2,730 | $20.69 |
| Team Lead | $2,930 | $22.26 |
| Plant Supervisor | $3,130 | $23.84 |
Note: Part-time employees are paid on a pro-rated basis.
For full details, see the official MOM PWM page for Waste Management.
🏗️ How This Impacts Employers
The PWM wage increases mean companies must:
- Review and update salary structures for all eligible roles
- Adjust work pass applications to comply with new wage floors
- Ensure outsourced manpower contracts align with updated rates
- Prepare for audit checks and maintain PWM transparency
🔧 Kanry: Your Recruitment Partner for the Waste Management Industry
At Kanry, we’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re an extension of your HR and operations team. We’ve proudly supported two of Singapore’s key players in the waste management industry, delivering:
✅ Permanent hires (Singaporean & Foreign workers)
✅ Contract staffing
✅ Outsourced manpower (Singaporean & Foreign workers)
Our track record includes:
- Concurrently managing 15 outsourced workers across 3 plants
- Placing over 20 locals annually across skilled and operational roles
- Supporting both staffing roles and functional operations
- Ensuring all deployments comply with MOM’s PWM and sector-specific requirements
🚛 Why Work With Kanry?
We’re a specialized executive search, staffing, HR Shared Service, and manpower company with a solid grasp of sector-specific compliance and workforce logistics. Whether you’re in materials recovery, general waste, or NEA-licensed public waste collection, we ensure you stay compliant while running efficiently.
Looking for a reliable recruitment firm to support your PWM transition and manpower needs in the waste management industry?
📩 Contact us today to explore custom hiring solutions backed by experience, scale, and compliance.
Other Relevant References:
https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/progressive-wage-model/waste-management-sector
