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What the Singapore Salary Guide doesn’t tell you about careers

High-paying jobs get attention, but careers are shaped as much by mentorship, growth and purpose as by the monthly pay cheque.

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High-paying jobs get attention, but careers are shaped as much by mentorship, growth and purpose as by the monthly pay cheque, says the writer.

The writer asks: Should a career be defined by a single figure, or is it time to look beyond the payslip?

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Sriram Iyer

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Singapore Salary Guide 2025

, published by The Straits Times, has quickly become a trending topic among mid-career professionals, fresh graduates and job seekers in the Republic.

This comprehensive guide enables individuals to benchmark their salaries against peer averages by inputting factors such as age, current pay and job role. 

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