Singapore software engineer salaries rebound, but pay for AI roles fails to lift off amid hype

Singapore software engineer salaries rebound, but pay for AI roles fails to lift off amid hype

AI specialists saw their pay cheques shrink by up to 2.4 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Software engineers in Singapore experienced a 3.3% salary increase in 2024, rebounding from a minor dip in 2023. Meanwhile, salaries for AI specialists – those working in machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and other generative AI roles – saw a decline of up to 2.4%. This shift, captured in NodeFlair’s 2025 Asia Tech Salary Report, points to evolving enterprise strategies: instead of building complex AI systems in-house, co…

Nearly 50% of tech roles in Singapore saw salary cuts in 2024—even AI-related positions

Amid ongoing layoffs and hiring freezes, the tech industry continues to face uncertainty—and Singapore hasn’t been spared. Salaries have taken a hit across the board, with almost 50% of tech roles (7 out of 16) across the city-state seeing a decline in 2024, according to Nodeflair’s annual tech salary report. This includes AI-related positions, which, despite increased investment in the industry, have also seen salary cuts. Here’s a breakdown of…