The Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU) welcomed the move.

“STU has long called for a comprehensive review of teacher pay, and we are pleased to see this long‑awaited step forward,” it said in a Facebook post.

“While the 2 per cent to 9 per cent adjustments are a necessary recognition of the gaps with market benchmarks, salary revision alone is not sufficient,” STU said. 

It added that MOE must take a holistic view of total compensation, including allowances, career progression and benefits, to ensure teaching remains an attractive and sustainable profession.

Teachers’ workload should also be addressed, said the union.

“More can and should be done to reduce non‑core administrative tasks so that teachers can focus on what matters most: the holistic development of our students.

The union said it hopes to work closely with MOE to turn the announcement into lasting improvements for educators and students.