On the median, S$1,939, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$387 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,552 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$1,939 | S$2,495 |
| Basic | S$1,260 | S$1,790 | S$2,307 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$2,000 | S$2,495 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,100 | S$1,775 | S$2,419 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,304 | S$1,634 | S$2,073 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Data entry clerk S$2,000
- Delivery man using motorised personal mobility aids/devices S$1,985
- Housekeeping/linen room attendant S$1,950
- Office, commercial and industrial establishments outdoor cleaner S$1,942
- Tree worker/technician S$1,921
- Fast food preparer S$1,854
- Office clerk (including filing and copying) S$1,822
- Gardener and horticultural worker S$1,800
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.