On the median, S$2,000, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$400 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,600 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$1,500 | S$2,000 | S$2,925 |
| Basic | S$1,500 | S$1,900 | S$2,800 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance services | S$3,269 | S$4,588 | S$7,938 |
| Health and social services | S$2,156 | S$2,737 | S$3,235 |
| Real estate services | S$2,225 | S$2,570 | S$2,936 |
| Professional services | S$1,600 | S$2,275 | S$3,082 |
| Transport and storage | S$1,600 | S$2,248 | S$3,000 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,600 | S$2,200 | S$3,110 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,600 | S$2,174 | S$2,950 |
| Information and communications | S$1,241 | S$2,068 | S$3,010 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,403 | S$1,600 | S$2,449 |
| Construction | S$1,512 | S$1,600 | S$2,200 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,750 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$2,200 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Cook (e.g. commis cook 2/3) S$2,028
- Hotel cleaner S$2,019
- Electronic equipment/component assembler S$2,017
- Attractions guide S$2,000
- Delivery man using motorised personal mobility aids/devices S$1,985
- Housekeeping/linen room attendant S$1,950
- Office, commercial and industrial establishments outdoor cleaner S$1,942
- Food service counter attendant S$1,939
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.