On the median, S$1,638, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$327 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,311 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$1,400 | S$1,638 | S$2,056 |
| Basic | S$1,344 | S$1,544 | S$1,980 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$1,500 | S$1,810 | S$2,321 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,400 | S$1,751 | S$2,372 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,400 | S$1,750 | S$2,000 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,650 | S$2,063 |
| Real estate services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,800 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$1,400 | S$1,400 | S$1,480 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Motor vehicle cleaner/polisher S$1,700
- Dishwasher S$1,684
- Table-top cleaner S$1,670
- Office, commercial and industrial establishments indoor cleaner S$1,641
- Building painter S$1,600
- Floor/wall tiler S$1,600
- Food and beverage establishments general cleaner S$1,600
- Hand launderer/presser (non-household) S$1,600
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.