On the median, S$4,141, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$828 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,313 a month, before income tax. Work out your own CPF · income tax
Gross and basic pay a month, June 2024
| 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross | S$2,900 | S$4,141 | S$5,750 |
| Basic | S$2,900 | S$4,141 | S$5,750 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$2,972 | S$4,471 | S$6,090 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$3,786 | S$4,301 | S$4,650 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,238 | S$3,999 | S$5,350 |
| Construction | S$2,066 | S$2,801 | S$3,641 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Load control officer (aircraft) S$4,229
- Air cargo officer S$4,201
- Marine engineering officer (including third, fourth and fifth engineer) S$4,173
- Media and broadcasting operations technician S$4,153
- Waste truck driver (including hooklift trucks with roll-on containers) S$4,140
- Undertaker S$4,137
- Architectural draughtsman S$4,135
- Assistant civil and structural engineer S$4,110
From MOM’s Occupational Wage Survey, June 2024, on data.gov.sg: citizens and PRs working full-time in private sector firms with 25 or more employees. Gross is basic pay plus overtime, commissions and allowances, before CPF; it leaves out bonuses and employer CPF.