On the median, S$4,047, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$809 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,238 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$3,504 | S$4,047 | S$4,823 |
| Basic | S$3,400 | S$3,978 | S$4,758 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$3,880 | S$5,084 | S$6,481 |
| Financial and insurance services | S$4,000 | S$4,550 | S$5,606 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,641 | S$4,272 | S$5,101 |
| Manufacturing | S$3,592 | S$3,931 | S$4,508 |
| Transport and storage | S$3,400 | S$3,910 | S$4,615 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Bill collector S$4,087
- Slimming consultant S$4,081
- Telemarketer S$4,072
- Electronics engineering technician S$4,071
- Shipping agent/boarding officer S$4,046
- Underwater diver S$4,030
- Early intervention teacher for infants and children S$4,019
- Tool and die maker S$4,017
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.