On the median, S$4,603, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$920 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,683 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$4,130 | S$4,603 | S$5,700 |
| Basic | S$4,000 | S$4,550 | S$5,500 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$4,173 | S$4,593 | S$5,775 |
| Manufacturing | S$3,978 | S$4,501 | S$5,000 |
| Transport and storage | S$4,164 | S$4,400 | S$6,667 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Buyer S$4,694
- Nutritionist S$4,684
- Metal heat treating plant operator S$4,652
- Assistant electronics engineer S$4,632
- Manufacturing engineer S$4,589
- Legal associate professional (e.g. paralegal) S$4,557
- Air transport equipment project executive S$4,555
- Arts and cultural centre manager (including gallery and museum manager) S$4,550
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.