On the median, S$1,600, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$320 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,280 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$1,538 | S$1,600 | S$1,906 |
| Basic | S$1,456 | S$1,600 | S$1,800 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$1,545 | S$1,663 | S$2,000 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,600 | S$1,603 | S$1,926 |
| Transport and storage | S$1,400 | S$1,500 | S$1,800 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Hand launderer/presser (non-household) S$1,600
- Kitchen assistant S$1,600
- Food and beverage establishments general cleaner S$1,600
- Leaflet and newspaper distributor/deliverer S$1,600
- Floor/wall tiler S$1,600
- Masseur (non-medical) (including foot reflexologist) S$1,600
- Building painter S$1,600
- Odd job person 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.