On the median, S$2,064, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$412 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,652 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$1,400 | S$2,064 | S$2,600 |
| Basic | S$1,302 | S$1,992 | S$2,418 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$1,600 | S$2,967 | S$4,000 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,400 | S$2,800 | S$3,550 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$2,052 | S$2,534 |
| Professional services | S$1,400 | S$1,628 | S$1,754 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Manicurist S$2,100
- Tailor/dressmaker S$2,098
- Mechanical equipment/component assembler S$2,084
- Motorcycle delivery man S$2,080
- Cook (e.g. commis cook 2/3) S$2,028
- Hotel cleaner S$2,019
- Electronic equipment/component assembler S$2,017
- Attractions guide S$2,000
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.