The
Ordinary Wage (OW) ceiling limits the amount of OW that attract CPF contributions in a calendar month for all employees. It was gradually raised and has reached $8,000 in 2026. The increase took place in four steps, as shown in the table below, to allow employers and employees to adjust to the changes.
Table: Changes in CPF salary ceilings
| CPF Ordinary Wage ceiling | CPF annual salary ceiling |
| From 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Aug 2023 | $6,000 | $102,000 (no change) |
| From 1 Sep to 31 Dec 2023 | $6,300 (+$300) |
| From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2024 | $6,800 (+$500) |
| From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025 | $7,400 (+$600) |
| From 1 Jan 2026 | $8,000 (+$600) |
