On the median, S$3,740, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$748 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,992 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$3,000 | S$3,740 | S$4,861 |
| Basic | S$2,922 | S$3,638 | S$4,750 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,400 | S$4,499 | S$5,816 |
| Information and communications | S$2,968 | S$3,800 | S$5,600 |
| Administrative and support services | S$3,039 | S$3,740 | S$6,150 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$3,232 | S$3,680 | S$4,123 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$2,650 | S$2,982 | S$3,400 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Money changer S$3,750
- Manufacturing engineering technician S$3,750
- Mechanical engineering technician S$3,748
- Office supervisor S$3,743
- Cabin attendant/steward S$3,730
- Senior security supervisor S$3,720
- Medical device assembler/repairer S$3,714
- Machining/tooling technician S$3,641
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.