On the median, S$3,245, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$649 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,596 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$2,438 | S$3,245 | S$4,461 |
| Basic | S$2,151 | S$2,954 | S$3,909 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$2,991 | S$3,991 | S$5,306 |
| Construction | S$1,600 | S$2,853 | S$3,500 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,802 | S$2,797 | S$3,419 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Art and craft instructor (extracurriculum) S$3,300
- Locksmith S$3,285
- Train service supervisor S$3,272
- Air-conditioning/refrigeration equipment mechanic S$3,263
- Pharmacy technician S$3,240
- Security supervisor S$3,236
- Housekeeper (hotels and other establishments) S$3,233
- Precision grinding machine setter-operator S$3,227
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.