Civil service mid year bonus 2022 is making waves across Singapore, ushering in a new era of prosperity for the city-state’s public sector. The announcement made by the Public Service Division (PSD) states that all civil servants are set to receive a full month Annual Variable Component (AVC) bonus by the end of the year. This is in addition to the standard 13th-month bonus, a customary year-end bonus for all Singaporean civil servants.Â
In total, after accounting for the mid year bonus civil servant workforce received in June, the cumulative bonus for the year 2022 tallies to a staggering two and a half months’ salary. This is a significant increase from last year, with the largest AVC bonus since 2013.
This development sends a strong signal about the government’s recognition of the civil service workforce’s dedication, particularly during challenging times. The civil service mid year bonus 2022 represents the government’s commitment to rewarding its employees commensurately.
The mid year bonus civil servant staff received in June set the stage for this year-end windfall. The half-month bonus that was disbursed mid-year ensured that civil servants didn’t have to wait until the end of the year to benefit from their efforts. This strategic distribution was a clear indication of the government’s foresight in ensuring its workforce was motivated and adequately rewarded throughout the year.
This is the biggest AVC payout to civil servants since 2013. Last year, civil servants received an AVC bonus of 0.95 months. The increase to a full month’s bonus indicates a steady economic recovery and a promising outlook for Singapore’s public sector. The implications of such a generous payout extend beyond the immediate financial benefits. This year’s sizeable year end bonus is a testament to the government’s appreciation of its civil servants and their unwavering dedication.
We re-publish the Public Service Division’s statement in full here:
The Singapore economy grew by 5.2% on a year-on-year basis in 3Q17, higher than the 2.9% growth in the previous quarter. The Singapore economy grew at a faster pace of 3.5% in the first three quarters of 2017, compared to 1.7% over the same period a year ago. Taking into account the global and domestic economic environment, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has forecast that the economy will grow by 3.0% to 3.5% for the whole of 2017.
Against this backdrop, civil servants will be paid a year-end Annual Variable Component (AVC) of 1 month. Lower-wage civil servants will get a minimum year-end AVC of $1,800. This signals the Government’s continued commitment to help low-wage workers.
Around 1,490 civil servants will benefit from the minimum AVC payment of $1,800. For example, an officer earning a monthly salary of $1,500 will get a year-end AVC of $1,800. This is $300 more than what he would get at 1 month of his monthly salary (which would have been $1,500).
Together with the mid-year AVC of 0.5 month in July 2017, civil servants will receive a full-year AVC of 1.5 month in 2017. The AVC payment is in line with the more optimistic economic outlook for 2017 compared with 2016. The payment (including the minimum payment) was decided in consultation with the public sector unions.
All civil servants will also get the Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance (NPAA) of 1 month, to be paid in December together with the AVC.
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