On the median, S$3,500, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$700 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,800 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$2,474 | S$3,500 | S$4,853 |
| Basic | S$1,921 | S$2,684 | S$3,726 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,060 | S$4,093 | S$5,063 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$2,000 | S$3,314 | S$4,798 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Medical x-ray technician S$3,540
- Production planning clerk S$3,538
- Veterinary technician/assistant S$3,531
- Electrical/electronics draughtsman S$3,518
- Fashion designer S$3,500
- Marketing and sales executive (food & beverage services) S$3,500
- Online sales channel executive S$3,500
- School counsellor S$3,497
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.