On the median, S$2,210, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$442 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,768 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$1,500 | S$2,210 | S$3,083 |
| Basic | S$1,363 | S$1,958 | S$2,668 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,106 | S$2,798 | S$3,551 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$2,050 | S$3,110 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,440 | S$2,000 | S$2,790 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Sewing machine operator S$2,267
- Bellboy/hotel porter S$2,255
- Printing machine operator S$2,229
- Mover S$2,223
- Cleaning supervisor S$2,210
- Electrical fitter S$2,200
- Petrol station attendant S$2,165
- Lorry driver S$2,159
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.