Macau gaming operator Sands China has announced a salary increase and discretionary bonus for eligible full-time employees, becoming the first gaming concessionaire in Macau to confirm a pay rise for 2026, while also being the last operator to formally announce a one-month bonus for its workforce.
In a press release issued on January 12th, the company said it will pay a discretionary bonus on February 6th, 2026, in recognition of team members’ contributions in 2025.
Under the bonus arrangement, non-management team members who have completed at least one year of service will receive a payment equivalent to one month’s salary.
Management-level employees will receive bonuses based on individual performance, the company’s Management Incentive Plan, and financial results. Team members with less than one year of service will receive prorated bonuses, provided they joined before October 1st, 2025, and remain employed on the payout date.
The salary increase will take effect on March 1st, 2026, benefiting 99 percent of Sands China’s nearly 28,000 employees.
For the salary adjustment, eligible full-time employees earning up to MOP16,000 ($1,990) per month before tax will receive a flat increase of MOP500 ($62), representing a rise of around 3.1 percent to 4 percent. Employees earning above MOP16,000 ($1,990) per month before tax will receive a 2 percent pay increase.
In a message to staff, Sands China CEO and Executive Director Grant Chum said 2025 had been “a remarkable year” for the company, citing strong operational execution and a robust calendar of major events. The executive noted that Sands China hosted the NBA China Games at the upgraded Venetian Arena and delivered around 600 events across MICE, entertainment, sports, and arts and culture.
“These accomplishments reflect the professionalism and dedication of our team members,” Chum said. “In recognition of their efforts over the past year, we are pleased to announce a discretionary bonus and a salary increase.”
