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COMPASS score calculator
Singapore's COMPASS framework scores Employment Pass applications on 6 criteria. You need 40 points to pass. Use this calculator to estimate where you stand. It takes about 2 minutes.
Step 1 of 4
Salary and role
COMPASS scores your salary against sector benchmarks, adjusted for age.
Financial services has higher salary benchmarks.
Older candidates face higher salary benchmarks.
Background
How COMPASS works
Introduced in September 2023, COMPASS is a points-based framework that evaluates EP applications on both individual and company attributes.
Compared against sector-specific benchmarks for your age band. Financial services has higher thresholds.
Higher points for degrees from top-tier globally ranked institutions. MOM maintains its own recognised list.
Measures what percentage of your company shares the candidate's nationality. Lower = better score.
Compares your company's local PMET share against the sub-sector benchmark.
Bonus points if the role is on MOM's Shortage Occupation List, which covers tech, finance, and specialist roles.
Up to 10 bonus points for companies with economic development partnerships or significant investment commitments.
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