On the median, S$4,229, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$845 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,384 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$3,335 | S$4,229 | S$4,797 |
| Basic | S$3,335 | S$4,229 | S$4,797 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport and storage | S$3,335 | S$4,228 | S$4,793 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Private tutor (academic) S$4,250
- Legal clerk S$4,250
- Purchasing agent S$4,248
- Electrical engineering technician S$4,235
- Air cargo officer S$4,201
- Marine engineering officer (including third, fourth and fifth engineer) S$4,173
- Media and broadcasting operations technician S$4,153
- Air-conditioning/refrigeration engineering technician S$4,141
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.