On the median, S$5,960, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,192 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,768 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$4,820 | S$5,960 | S$7,920 |
| Basic | S$4,745 | S$5,900 | S$7,897 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$5,672 | S$7,234 | S$9,998 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$4,800 | S$5,630 | S$6,515 |
| Administrative and support services | S$4,841 | S$5,550 | S$6,300 |
| Public administration and education | S$4,848 | S$5,416 | S$6,265 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$3,720 | S$4,760 | S$6,630 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Medical laboratory scientist S$5,979
- Securities clerk S$5,972
- Call centre manager S$5,968
- Obstetrician/gynaecologist S$5,965
- Training manager S$5,960
- Material planning clerk S$5,907
- Technical writer S$5,891
- Orthopaedic surgeon S$5,836
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.