On the median, S$1,600, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$320 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,280 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$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$2,192 |
| Basic | S$1,204 | S$1,419 | S$1,990 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport and storage | S$2,345 | S$2,895 | S$3,420 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,817 | S$2,217 | S$2,542 |
| Professional services | S$1,532 | S$2,112 | S$2,877 |
| Health and social services | S$1,783 | S$1,970 | S$2,330 |
| Financial and insurance services | S$1,400 | S$1,701 | S$2,150 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,400 | S$1,605 | S$2,230 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,920 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$2,142 |
| Real estate services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$2,100 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$1,400 | S$1,400 | S$1,600 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,297 | S$1,400 | S$2,100 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Hand packer S$1,600
- Leaflet and newspaper distributor/deliverer S$1,600
- Hand launderer/presser (non-household) S$1,600
- Masseur (non-medical) (including foot reflexologist) S$1,600
- Food and beverage establishments general cleaner S$1,600
- Odd job person S$1,600
- Floor/wall tiler S$1,600
- Waiter S$1,565
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.