From 1 January 2022, as recommended by the Tripartite Workgroup on Older Workers, the CPF contribution rates for employees aged above 55 to 70 will be increased to strengthen their retirement adequacy.
For employees earning monthly wages of more than $750:
The increase in the CPF contribution rates will be fully allocated to the employees’ Special Account to provide a bigger boost to their retirement income. For employees earning monthly wages of more than $500 to $750, the employee contribution rates will continue to be phased in.
Please note, there are no changes to the graduated contribution rates for first and second year Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs). Similarly, there are no changes to the Ordinary Wage (OW) Ceiling and Additional Wage Ceiling.
Contribution rates for Singapore Citizens and SPRs (from third year and onwards) from 1 January 2022:
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