On the median, S$3,778, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$755 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,023 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$2,800 | S$3,778 | S$4,953 |
| Basic | S$2,454 | S$2,950 | S$3,720 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport and storage | S$3,253 | S$4,293 | S$5,426 |
| Manufacturing | S$3,225 | S$4,097 | S$5,111 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,331 | S$3,775 | S$4,385 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$2,448 | S$2,752 | S$3,265 |
| Professional services | S$2,356 | S$2,575 | S$2,611 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Technical/vocational/commercial education institute teacher and trainer S$3,800
- Resident technical officer S$3,800
- Real estate agent S$3,800
- Bus driver S$3,782
- Flight operations officer S$3,778
- Graphic designer S$3,765
- Hair stylist/hairdresser S$3,756
- Manufacturing engineering technician S$3,750
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.