A recent survey by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) indicates that fresh university graduates may need to adjust their salary expectations due to ongoing economic uncertainty. The 2025 School-to-Work Transition Study revealed that 30.6% of graduates rejected job offers primarily due to low pay. Many graduates across various fields, including information technology and engineering, reported earnings significantly below their expectations, with IT graduates earning a median of S$5,150 against an anticipated S$6,000. While salaries are expected to rise, MOM cautions that employers may adopt a conservative approach to salary increases, influenced by inflation and global economic pressures. Analysts suggest that unrealistic salary expectations could frustrate job seekers and prolong their search, potentially leading to underemployment. The findings highlight a structural gap between graduate expectations and market realities, necessitating a recalibration of expectations to align better with current job offerings.