Sands China Announces 2026 Salary Increase and 2025 Bonus
Sands China Ltd said it will pay eligible full-time staff a discretionary 2025 bonus and salary increase from March 1, measures the company said will benefit 99% of its nearly 28,000 team members.
Key Takeaways:
- Sands China to pay a discretionary 2025 bonus to nearly 28,000 staff and raise salaries from March 1
- Flat MOP500 increase for earners up to MOP16,000, with higher earners getting 2%
- Moves mark the first sector-wide disclosure of 2026 pay rises amid Macau’s recovering tourism industry
According to GGRAsia, non-management staff with at least one year’s service will receive a bonus equivalent to one month’s pay on February 6, 2026, while management bonuses will be awarded based on individual performance and the company’s management incentive plan.
The pay rise gives eligible workers earning up to MOP16,000 a flat MOP500 increase (about 3.1–4.0%), with higher earners receiving a 2.0% uplift. #
Salary Increase Sets Early Benchmark for Macau Operators
Sands China is the first Macau operator to publicly outline a 2026 salary increase after all six operators announced some form of 2025 bonus.
The move follows a pattern of annual staff incentives at Sands China and signals efforts to support workforce retention amid robust visitor numbers.
CEO Grant Chum highlighted 2025 milestones including delivering around 600 events, saying, “These accomplishments reflect the professionalism and dedication of our team members. In recognition of their efforts over the past year, we are pleased to announce a discretionary bonus and a salary increase.”, per AGBrief.
Past company disclosures show similar bonus-and-rise packages in prior years, though amounts and salary thresholds have varied.
