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$1,600 | S$2,210 | S$2,976 |
| Basic | S$1,376 | S$1,882 | S$2,455 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,400 | S$3,965 | S$5,080 |
| Health and social services | S$2,555 | S$3,136 | S$3,750 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,600 | S$3,000 | S$5,395 |
| Real estate services | S$2,340 | S$2,623 | S$3,472 |
| Construction | S$1,600 | S$2,455 | S$3,333 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,570 | S$1,953 | S$2,774 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,530 | S$1,878 | S$3,015 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Bellboy/hotel porter S$2,255
- Printing machine operator S$2,229
- Mover S$2,223
- Baker S$2,210
- Electrical fitter S$2,200
- Petrol station attendant S$2,165
- Lorry driver S$2,159
- Cashier (general) S$2,151
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.