15,700 jobs to be created in S'pore over 5 years, two-thirds to offer S$5,000 & above salary: EDB

About 15,700 jobs are expected to be created in Singapore over the next five years, with the majority in professional, manager, executive, and technician (PMET) roles.

According to the Economic Development Board (EDB) 2025 review, the jobs to be created stem from investment commitments made in Singapore in 2025, which is projected to contribute S$18 billion in value added.

Fixed asset investment (FAI) totalled S$14.2 billion, while total business expenditure was S$8.9 billion.

The investment commitments in 2025 were on par with recent years, despite a volatile global environment, unpredictable geopolitics, and rapid technological changes, EDB said.

Expected gross salary

The expected job creation will come from the services (40 per cent), manufacturing (37 per cent), and research and development (R&D) and innovation (23 per cent) sectors.

EDB added that the roles will include opportunities for both fresh graduates and mid-career hires.

In addition, about two-thirds of jobs are expected to have a gross monthly wage of above S$5,000.

EDB highlights that service jobs are shaped by broader trends in automation, AI, and sustainability, while manufacturing continues to offer strong opportunities and career progression pathways.

EDB said it also continued to work with companies, training partners, and industry associations to strengthen Singapore's workforce competitiveness the past year.

Investments

Of the S$14.2 billion in FAI commitments, about S$12.1 billion came from manufacturing-related projects.

The majority of S$8.9 billion in TBE commitments was allocated to investments in headquarters (HQs), professional services, and R&D.

Companies from China, the U.S. and Europe continued to anchor their HQs and drive international expansion outside their home markets.

Tech companies were the most significant contributors to HQ investments, followed by consumer and professional services companies.

Outlook and priorities

EDB expects continued global competition for investment amid climate risks and technological advancements that further disrupt industries.

As such, this could make job creation more challenging.

To continue attracting investments that create good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, EDB said it will work to strengthen Singapore's leadership in growth sectors.

This would be done by partnering with companies to accelerate the transformation of manufacturing plants and by supporting them by expanding corporate functions and professional services in areas such as trade and geopolitical risk management.

EDB added that it will pursue emerging opportunities to create new growth engines, capitalising on existing strengths while supporting the development of emerging technologies, which provide a broader range of opportunities for Singaporeans.

It will also identify, attract, and anchor high-growth companies with the potential to become future leaders, and will continue working with companies and government partners to equip Singaporeans with industry-relevant skills.

"The 2025 investment commitments show that in an increasingly fragmented world, Singapore remains a trusted hub for global enterprises to strengthen business resilience and create value for the long term," said EDB chairman Png Cheong Boon.

He added: "EDB will double down on securing investments that create quality jobs by strengthening existing growth sectors, building new growth engines and preparing our people for the future."

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