SINGAPORE, 24 October 2025 — Job postings in Singapore’s hospitality and tourism sector jumped 64.3% over the past three months, according to new data from Indeed, the world’s leading job site and global hiring platform. The rebound highlights renewed momentum in the country’s travel and service industries following a mid-year lull.
Other sectors also showed encouraging growth, with listings for human resources (+37.1%) and logistics support (+16.7%) roles climbing noticeably. In contrast, job postings in dental (-27.1%), childcare (-23.1%), and insurance (-17.6%) saw the sharpest declines.
Overall, the total number of job postings in Singapore rose 1.0% in September, reversing two consecutive months of decline. Yet, postings remain 14.5% lower than a year ago, reflecting a steady cooling trend over the past three years.
“Singapore job postings rebounded slightly in September, but we expect them to continue moderating going forward,” said Callam Pickering, APAC Senior Economist at Indeed. “Despite this, the labour market remains tight, with unemployment at just 2.0% and skill shortages still common.”
Indeed’s data also revealed that workers in nursing, food and beverage (F&B), and accounting are more likely to stay within their professional fields when switching jobs.
Between 2022 and 2024, only 11.9% of registered nurses who changed jobs left the nursing field. In F&B, just 12.7% of line cooks, 18.9% of chefs, and 29.4% of cooks left food preparation roles. Accounting showed similar stickiness, with 27.2% of audit associates and 31.1% of senior accountants staying within the profession.
“Singaporeans change jobs for many reasons: higher pay, better career progression, or improved work-life balance,” Pickering added. “Some are driven by external factors such as redundancy, health, or relocation, but overall, retention remains high in key professions.”
The findings suggest that while Singapore’s job market may be cooling slightly, structural resilience and strong career retention in essential sectors continue to underpin labour stability.
