On the median, S$4,374, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$874 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,500 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$3,207 | S$4,374 | S$5,669 |
| Basic | S$2,758 | S$3,808 | S$4,931 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,482 | S$4,640 | S$5,723 |
| Construction | S$3,031 | S$4,464 | S$5,943 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Statistical clerk S$4,401
- Marine draughtsman S$4,400
- Production engineering technician S$4,380
- Crewing executive (ship) S$4,377
- Optician S$4,357
- Mechanical products quality checker and tester S$4,354
- Counsellor (family) S$4,350
- Language instructor (extracurriculum) S$4,329
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.