On the median, S$2,936, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$587 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,349 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$2,300 | S$2,936 | S$3,312 |
| Basic | S$2,300 | S$2,920 | S$3,290 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration and education | S$3,218 | S$3,712 | S$4,455 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Bartender/mixologist S$2,976
- Rolling stock engineering technician S$2,970
- Paramedic S$2,954
- Personnel/human resource clerk S$2,950
- Machinery mechanic S$2,910
- Land transport clerk S$2,909
- Carpenter S$2,902
- Tour guide S$2,881
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.