On the median, S$5,979, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,195 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,784 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$5,412 | S$5,979 | S$7,443 |
| Basic | S$5,412 | S$5,979 | S$7,443 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social services | S$5,417 | S$5,990 | S$7,460 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Media and broadcasting manager S$6,010
- Journalist S$6,000
- Industrial machinery and tools engineer S$6,000
- Electrical engineer S$6,000
- Securities clerk S$5,972
- Call centre manager S$5,968
- Obstetrician/gynaecologist S$5,965
- Event manager S$5,960
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.