On the median, S$5,150, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,030 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,120 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$4,055 | S$5,150 | S$6,850 |
| Basic | S$3,989 | S$5,076 | S$6,752 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance services | S$4,260 | S$5,300 | S$7,000 |
| Administrative and support services | S$2,500 | S$3,150 | S$3,700 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Sonographer S$5,200
- Pawnbroker S$5,192
- Policy administration professional (e.g. policy analyst) S$5,179
- General dental practitioner S$5,163
- IT support technician (including IT user helpdesk technician) S$5,148
- Photographer S$5,120
- Assessor S$5,100
- Marine surveyor (ship and nautical) S$5,089
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.