Tech and Sales Jobs Lead Hiring Surge in Singapore, With Employers Offering Higher Pay and Flexibility on Qualifications

Nearly half (47.3%) of all job vacancies in Singapore in 2023 were for newly created positions, the highest share since tracking began in 2018

Tech roles like software developers and systems analysts were in hot demand and saw increasing pay

Business development and sales professionals were also sought-after amid business expansion efforts

Demand for nurses remained strong with higher salaries offered

More employers are flexible on academic qualifications, valuing work experience and skills instead