The S$3,267 Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) income payout in 2025 is a key financial supplement program to low-waged Singaporean workers, which will enhance their wages and retirement savings. Singaporeans eligible under the age and income requirements are encouraged to ensure their eligibility and apply or confirm before the critical date of 25 October 2025 to get maximum payout of the year.
Eligibility Details
– Must be a Singapore citizen.
– The employee should be at least 35 years old and persons with disabilities should be 13 years old.
– Gross monthly income should not exceed SG2, 500 (SG3, 000 since July 2025 according to new regulations).
– Employer remittance to CPF ensures that there is an affirmation on employment and wages to the employees; self-employed individuals are required to declare net trade income and pay MediSave.
– The applicants have to be of property and income means tests, such as restrictions on property ownership and monthly household income per capita.
Payout and How It Works
– Eligible employees will be allowed to contribute up to S$3,267 per annum as a combination of cash (40) and CPF (60) to assist in daily expenses and retirement savings.
– Monthly remuneration to the employees is normally automatic following CPF wage reports.
– Self-employed individuals do report and make MediSave payments before an established deadline in annual payments.
– Payment is registered to bank accounts, through PayNow-NRIC link or GIRO.
How to Apply and Verify
– CPF wage submissions automatically evaluate the eligibility of employees, who do not have to apply separately.
– Self-employed individuals have to report earnings and remit MediSave before the deadline.
– It is advisable to all applicants that they update their information and connect their NRIC to PayNow so that they can receive their cash immediately.
– Go to CPF Workfare site or Check with Singpass login to check the eligibility and payment status.
Important Dates
– Deadline or application or verification: 25 October 2025.
– The sooner the submission and confirmation the better.
Summary Table Workfare Income Supplement 2025
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Singapore Citizens only |
| Age | 35+ (PWDs from age 13) |
| Monthly Income Cap | ≤ S$2,500 (raising to $3,000 mid-2025) |
| Max Annual Payout | Up to S$3,267 (cash + CPF) |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly (employees), yearly (SEPs) |
| Application Deadline | 25 October 2025 |
FAQs
Q1: Who will receive the S-3,267 in 2025 Workfare payout?
Citizens of Singapore who are between 35 and below and have incomes of up to S2,500 per month will qualify; individuals with disabilities will qualify since age 13.
Q2: Do employees need an application to receive the payout of the Workfare?
No, the eligibility of employees is automatically determined through CPF wage reports; the self-employed will have to report their earnings and make their contributions to MediSave.
Q3: What should the applicants do to guarantee smooth payout?
Check and update employment and bank information, connect NRIC to PayNow and in case of SEPs, report income and fulfill MediSave contributions before 25 October 2025.
