On the median, S$2,159, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$431 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,728 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$1,600 | S$2,159 | S$3,000 |
| Basic | S$1,353 | S$1,894 | S$2,610 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,766 | S$2,550 | S$3,193 |
| Transport and storage | S$1,600 | S$2,242 | S$3,068 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,650 | S$2,125 | S$3,051 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,450 | S$2,013 | S$2,908 |
| Construction | S$1,560 | S$2,000 | S$2,958 |
| Professional services | S$1,500 | S$1,939 | S$2,946 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,450 | S$1,700 | S$2,300 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$2,271 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Cleaning supervisor S$2,210
- Baker S$2,210
- Electrical fitter S$2,200
- Petrol station attendant S$2,165
- Cashier (general) S$2,151
- Van driver S$2,148
- Office/library attendant S$2,118
- Waste recycling sorter S$2,110
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.