On the median, S$2,687, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$537 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,150 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$2,076 | S$2,687 | S$3,379 |
| Basic | S$1,908 | S$2,475 | S$3,108 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport and storage | S$1,982 | S$3,024 | S$3,621 |
| Real estate services | S$2,147 | S$2,691 | S$3,000 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,944 | S$2,657 | S$3,365 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,600 | S$2,535 | S$3,021 |
| Professional services | S$2,086 | S$2,484 | S$3,813 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Postman S$2,706
- Enumerator/market research interviewer S$2,701
- Dental aide/assistant S$2,700
- Massage therapist S$2,690
- Port limit helmsman/steersman/engine driver/tugmaster S$2,683
- Metal melter, caster and rolling mill operator S$2,671
- Concrete mix truck driver S$2,666
- Athlete/sportsman S$2,658
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.