On the median, S$5,709, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,141 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,568 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$4,750 | S$5,709 | S$8,000 |
| Basic | S$4,500 | S$5,709 | S$7,612 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$5,350 | S$7,394 | S$13,222 |
| Information and communications | S$4,000 | S$7,208 | S$11,091 |
| Professional services | S$4,500 | S$5,970 | S$10,769 |
| Financial and insurance services | S$5,709 | S$5,709 | S$7,873 |
| Manufacturing | S$4,830 | S$5,238 | S$5,943 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Chemical engineering technician (petrochemicals) S$5,738
- Medical diagnostic radiographer S$5,716
- Product and industrial designer S$5,710
- Environmental engineer S$5,710
- Social service manager S$5,643
- Wellness centre manager (e.g. hair/beauty/slimming/spa/manicure/massage) S$5,635
- Radiation therapist S$5,629
- After sales adviser/client account service executive S$5,620
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.