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The expectations of young workers entering the job market are driving growing demand for pay transparency, recruitment firms said. Although there is no law dictating the necessity, more and more job postings indicate salary ranges.

The inclusion of salary scales in lists has seen a “dramatic increase in recent years”, from around 50 per cent in 2022 to 90 per cent today, said Ms Eugenia Ng, director of Michael Page Singapore.

Listings with salaries attract many more views, applications and savings, she added.

Ms Kirsty Poltock, director of Robert Walters Singapore, said about 90 per cent of advertisements on the company’s site are associated with salary ranges.

Being clear with job seekers is crucial, Poltock added, because it promotes a discussion about whether the applicant and the organization are aligned.

“In today’s market where the cost of living is increasing, (salary transparency) is a recurring issue,” she said.

Ms Ng said Singapore’s workforce, especially young professionals, is now prioritizing fairness and clarity when it comes to pay and career progression, pushing employers to rethink their hiring and retention strategies.