On the median, S$2,701, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$540 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,161 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$1,788 | S$2,701 | S$3,249 |
| Basic | S$1,674 | S$2,524 | S$3,023 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$3,440 | S$4,625 | S$5,740 |
| Transport and storage | S$2,701 | S$2,858 | S$3,337 |
| Administrative and support services | S$2,000 | S$2,857 | S$3,120 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,400 | S$2,544 | S$5,420 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,400 | S$1,564 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Chauffeur S$2,743
- Receptionist (general) S$2,724
- Stock records clerk S$2,716
- Postman S$2,706
- Dental aide/assistant S$2,700
- Massage therapist S$2,690
- Hotel receptionist (including hotel reservation and front desk clerk) S$2,687
- Port limit helmsman/steersman/engine driver/tugmaster S$2,683
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.