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Talent trends in Singapore

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Talent insights in Singapore

Singaporean companies are actively hiring talent across various countries.

Global hiring in Singapore

28.2% India
13.1% Philippines
11.1% Malaysia
8.1% Indonesia
7.1% Vietnam
32.2% Others

Methodology: This data is based on all contracts generated via Multiplier between 2020 and 2024. The job titles are ordered by volume of hires. For more information drop us a note on [email protected]

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Singaporean companies are rapidly expanding their distributed teams by hiring international talent, with a distinct preference for neighboring markets that deliver strong technical expertise, reliable English proficiency, and competitive costs.

  • India is the leading source of foreign talent, accounting for 28.2% of international hires by Singapore-based employers, followed by the Philippines at 13.1%, valued especially for customer support and marketing expertise.
  • Malaysia (11.1%), Indonesia (8.1%), and Vietnam (7.1%) complete the top five destinations, with the remaining 32.2% of hires sourced from other countries—highlighting Singapore’s strategy to access skilled and affordable professionals to drive business growth.

India leads as Singapore’s foremost destination for overseas hires, representing 28.2% of all international recruitment by Singapore-based employers, while the Philippines follows at 13.1%, noted for its strength in customer support and marketing roles. Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam round out the top five, underscoring Singapore’s strategic focus on accessing specialized skills and affordable professionals across the region to support business growth and scalability.

How much are Singapore companies paying international talent?

Compensation data for Singapore companies hiring internationally highlights significant variation based on both the seniority and expertise required for each role, as well as the prevailing wage norms in each country.

Singaporean employers strategically leverage this diversity by filling critical positions across engineering, product, support, and business functions from neighboring markets.

  • Senior technical positions – including Senior Software Engineers and Product Managers – can earn over $5,000/month in markets like India and Vietnam, reflecting high demand for specialized digital skillsets.
  • Mid-level tech and design roles, such as Software Engineers, Product Designers, and UI/UX Specialists, typically command $1,950 to $3,750/month in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
  • Support, sales, and entry-level roles – such as Customer Care and Talent Specialists in India and the Philippines, or Sales Development Representatives in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia – are usually hired at $1,000 to $1,600/month, aligning with local wage norms and providing cost-effective options for global team growth.

For more insights, check out our global salary benchmarks and explore our employment guides to learn how to hire compliantly in each country.

FAQ

Which are the highest paying jobs that Singapore firms are hiring for globally?

Dev Ops Engineers, Software Engineers, Business Analysts, Sales Directors and Cost Controllers are the highest paid roles that Singapore firms are hiring for.

Which countries are companies from Singapore hiring globally in?

Singaporean companies are hiring a wide range of talent from India, the Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Multiplier’s Talent Trends dashboard shows collected data from 2020-2024 on where companies are hiring globally and what they’re paying for different roles. It helps businesses spot hiring patterns, assess salary benchmarks, and make data-driven talent decisions.

Talent Trends helps identify the best countries to hire from based on role availability and market rates. This data can inform location strategy, budget planning, and compensation structuring for distributed teams.

Can Multiplier help me hire and pay talent in these countries?

Yes. After identifying your target country and role via Talent Trends, you can use Multiplier’s Employer of Record, Contractor of Record and Global Payroll solutions to compliantly hire, manage and pay talent – without needing to set up a legal entity there.

How do I get started with global hiring through Multiplier?

Once you’ve explored the Talent Trends dashboard, you can book a demo with our team to streamline compliant hiring, onboarding, managing and paying teams across 150+ countries.

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