On the median, S$2,019, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$403 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,616 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$1,800 | S$2,019 | S$2,274 |
| Basic | S$1,800 | S$2,019 | S$2,207 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,684 | S$2,181 | S$2,933 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,570 | S$1,740 | S$2,231 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Mechanical equipment/component assembler S$2,084
- Motorcycle delivery man S$2,080
- Barista S$2,064
- Cook (e.g. commis cook 2/3) S$2,028
- Electronic equipment/component assembler S$2,017
- Attractions guide S$2,000
- Data entry clerk S$2,000
- Delivery man using motorised personal mobility aids/devices S$1,985
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.