On the median, S$2,459, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$491 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,968 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$2,138 | S$2,459 | S$2,817 |
| Basic | S$1,956 | S$2,144 | S$2,607 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social services | S$2,200 | S$2,490 | S$2,894 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Youth work associate S$2,500
- Teacher aide S$2,500
- Storekeeper S$2,500
- Fork lift truck operator S$2,500
- Warehouse worker S$2,458
- Healthcare assistant (e.g. therapy aide/assistant) S$2,432
- Bell captain S$2,427
- Library clerk S$2,426
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.