At the beginning of the new year, Sands China Ltd., a Macau gaming operator, presented a significant gift to its team. The company announced that it would grant a discretionary bonus for the year 2025 to eligible full-time employees and increase salaries from March 1, 2026, with a raise ranging from 2.0% to 4.0%. This tangible reward will benefit almost 99% of the team members, covering nearly 28,000 people.
How is the bonus distributed? Specific disbursement date and rules
According to the company's statement, this bonus, equivalent to one month's salary, will be distributed on February 6, 2026. The primary recipients are non-management employees who have been with the company for a year or more. For management staff, the bonus will be determined based on individual performance, company management incentive plans, and financial results. Additionally, the company has also considered new colleagues who joined before October 1, 2025, and are still employed on the bonus disbursement date; they will receive a prorated bonus. This set of rules balances fairness and motivation, allowing hard-working employees to feel recognized.
How is the salary increase calculated? Two schemes to ensure benefits for the grassroots
The salary increase plan is meticulously designed to better care for team members at different salary levels. Specifically:
• Eligible full-time employees with a pre-tax monthly salary not exceeding 16,000 Macau Patacas (approximately 1,993 USD) will receive a fixed increase of 500 Macau Patacas. This translates to a salary increase of 3.1% to 4.0%.
• Eligible full-time employees with a pre-tax monthly salary above 16,000 Macau Patacas will receive a 2.0% salary increase.
This tiered design ensures that lower-income employees feel a stronger sense of actual income increase, making their financial situation a bit more comfortable.
Industry background and company motives
As of now, all six operators in Macau have announced some form of bonus for the year 2025. Sands China is the first operator to publicly announce a salary increase for this calendar year, taking a step ahead in the talent competition. Sands China's CEO and Executive Director, Wen Da Zhen, announced this decision, listing several milestones achieved by the company in 2025, including successfully driving the group's total visitor count over 1.1 billion and hosting about 600 high-quality conventions, entertainment, and cultural events. He emphasized that these achievements were not possible without the team's close collaboration and efficient execution, and the bonus and salary increase are meant to recognize the team members' professionalism and hard work over the past year.
More than just numbers
This salary adjustment plan is not only a direct reward for the employees' contributions but also highlights Sands China's strategic consideration to consolidate team stability and enhance employer brand attractiveness in the post-pandemic era. As Wen Da Zhen stated, these measures further affirm the company's commitment to supporting Macau's development into a "world tourism and leisure center." For industry observers, understanding such corporate dynamics and human resource strategies, PASA's official website often provides deeper analytical perspectives. From enhancing employee welfare to promoting destination prosperity, Sands China's "New Year's red packet" undoubtedly casts a positive signal within the industry.
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