On the median, S$12,425, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,600 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$10,825 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$7,883 | S$12,425 | S$20,000 |
| Basic | S$7,883 | S$12,400 | S$19,542 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance services | S$8,558 | S$14,694 | S$20,000 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- University lecturer S$12,990
- Strategic planning manager S$12,936
- Financial risk manager S$12,924
- Chief operating officer/general manager S$12,750
- Ship charterer S$12,399
- Financial product structurer S$12,321
- ICT auditor S$12,311
- Enterprise/solution architect S$12,137
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.