On the median, S$4,071, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$814 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,257 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$3,287 | S$4,071 | S$5,374 |
| Basic | S$3,088 | S$3,881 | S$5,218 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,111 | S$3,950 | S$4,841 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,025 | S$3,300 | S$5,628 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Martial arts instructor S$4,100
- Bill collector S$4,087
- Slimming consultant S$4,081
- Telemarketer S$4,072
- Clearing and forwarding agent S$4,047
- Shipping agent/boarding officer S$4,046
- Underwater diver S$4,030
- Early intervention teacher for infants and children S$4,019
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.