On the median, S$4,970, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$994 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,976 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$4,019 | S$4,970 | S$7,020 |
| Basic | S$3,953 | S$4,880 | S$6,800 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$4,211 | S$6,000 | S$10,747 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$3,895 | S$4,680 | S$6,342 |
| Transport and storage | S$4,009 | S$4,403 | S$4,880 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Proofreading clerk S$5,000
- Occupational health and safety professional S$5,000
- Multimedia artist and animator S$5,000
- Crane/hoist operator (excluding port) S$4,979
- Occupational therapist S$4,933
- Chemical engineering technician S$4,925
- Medical social worker S$4,915
- Enrolled/assistant nurse (excluding registered nurse) S$4,904
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.