On the median, S$1,985, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$397 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,588 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$1,700 | S$1,985 | S$2,000 |
| Basic | S$1,666 | S$1,970 | S$2,000 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$1,658 | S$1,796 | S$1,849 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Hotel cleaner S$2,019
- Electronic equipment/component assembler S$2,017
- Data entry clerk S$2,000
- Attractions guide S$2,000
- Housekeeping/linen room attendant S$1,950
- Office, commercial and industrial establishments outdoor cleaner S$1,942
- Food service counter attendant S$1,939
- Tree worker/technician S$1,921
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.