While Singapore does not have a statutory minimum wage, the Government supports lower-wage workers through schemes such as the Progressive Wage Model, Workfare Skills Support (WSS), and the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS). Among these, WIS plays a central role by boosting both immediate income and long-term CPF savings. With enhancements taking effect in 2026 for work done in 2025, the scheme now covers more workers and provides higher, more regular payouts. This guide explains what WIS is, who qualifies, how payouts work, and what has changed, so you can better understand your entitlements and plan ahead with confidence. What is the Workfare Income Supplement Scheme? Introduced in 2007, the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) is a broad-based scheme designed to support lower-income Singaporean workers by supplementing wages and building retirement savings. The scheme targets workers in the lower-income segment, broadly those earning in the bottom 20%, while extending some support to workers slightly above this group. WIS pays benefits partly in...