On the median, S$3,233, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$646 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,587 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$2,312 | S$3,233 | S$4,606 |
| Basic | S$2,272 | S$3,140 | S$4,540 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social services | S$2,277 | S$3,692 | S$4,100 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$2,451 | S$3,494 | S$5,525 |
| Real estate services | S$2,658 | S$3,403 | S$4,000 |
| Professional services | S$2,734 | S$3,326 | S$5,072 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,400 | S$1,586 | S$2,725 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Air-conditioning/refrigeration equipment mechanic S$3,263
- Building maintenance worker S$3,245
- Pharmacy technician S$3,240
- Security supervisor S$3,236
- Precision grinding machine setter-operator S$3,227
- Sales supervisor S$3,220
- Aircraft loader (e.g. airport baggage/cargo handler) S$3,216
- Bookkeeper S$3,200
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.