On the median, S$8,588, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,600 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$6,988 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$6,350 | S$8,588 | S$12,539 |
| Basic | S$6,310 | S$8,588 | S$12,539 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance services | S$8,333 | S$12,232 | S$15,416 |
| Manufacturing | S$5,838 | S$7,503 | S$9,677 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Technical/engineering services manager (excluding transport) S$8,684
- Business development manager S$8,669
- Business consultant S$8,662
- Materials engineer S$8,643
- Manufacturing manager S$8,571
- Service designer S$8,557
- Advertising/public relations manager S$8,514
- Securities and finance broker S$8,508
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.