On the median, S$4,632, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$926 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,706 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$3,600 | S$4,632 | S$7,078 |
| Basic | S$3,500 | S$4,352 | S$6,000 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,407 | S$4,459 | S$5,695 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Catering manager S$4,697
- Buyer S$4,694
- Nutritionist S$4,684
- Metal heat treating plant operator S$4,652
- Marine engineer S$4,603
- Manufacturing engineer S$4,589
- Legal associate professional (e.g. paralegal) S$4,557
- Air transport equipment project executive S$4,555
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.