On the median, S$2,666, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$533 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,133 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$2,666 | S$3,268 |
| Basic | S$1,216 | S$1,913 | S$2,350 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Massage therapist S$2,690
- Hotel receptionist (including hotel reservation and front desk clerk) S$2,687
- Port limit helmsman/steersman/engine driver/tugmaster S$2,683
- Metal melter, caster and rolling mill operator S$2,671
- Athlete/sportsman S$2,658
- Laboratory attendant S$2,651
- Child/after school care centre worker S$2,648
- Vehicle attendant S$2,620
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.