On the median, S$3,391, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$678 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,713 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$3,090 | S$3,391 | S$3,968 |
| Basic | S$2,686 | S$2,965 | S$3,570 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$3,132 | S$3,704 | S$4,304 |
| Health and social services | S$3,100 | S$3,389 | S$3,959 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Senior cook (e.g. station chef, commis cook 1, station cook) S$3,425
- Telecommunications technician S$3,421
- Land surveying technician S$3,400
- Auxiliary police officer S$3,396
- Train operations officer S$3,385
- Metal moulder and coremaker S$3,384
- Social work associate S$3,378
- Driving instructor/tester S$3,342
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.