On the median, S$4,235, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$847 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,388 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$3,081 | S$4,235 | S$5,461 |
| Basic | S$2,838 | S$4,039 | S$5,331 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,787 | S$4,742 | S$5,909 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,130 | S$3,671 | S$4,200 |
| Health and social services | S$2,865 | S$3,414 | S$4,542 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$2,985 | S$3,226 | S$3,581 |
| Real estate services | S$2,630 | S$3,050 | S$3,458 |
| Transport and storage | S$2,624 | S$2,895 | S$3,256 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$2,596 | S$2,894 | S$3,225 |
| Construction | S$2,288 | S$2,553 | S$2,950 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Payroll/wages clerk S$4,256
- Private tutor (academic) S$4,250
- Legal clerk S$4,250
- Purchasing agent S$4,248
- Load control officer (aircraft) S$4,229
- Air cargo officer S$4,201
- Marine engineering officer (including third, fourth and fifth engineer) S$4,173
- Media and broadcasting operations technician S$4,153
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.