On the median, S$4,652, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$930 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,722 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$3,240 | S$4,652 | S$7,480 |
| Basic | S$2,867 | S$4,652 | S$7,480 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,222 | S$4,695 | S$7,558 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Interior designer S$4,700
- Catering manager S$4,697
- Buyer S$4,694
- Nutritionist S$4,684
- Assistant electronics engineer S$4,632
- Marine engineer S$4,603
- Manufacturing engineer S$4,589
- Legal associate professional (e.g. paralegal) S$4,557
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.