On the median, S$3,000, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$600 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,400 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$2,600 | S$3,000 | S$3,880 |
| Basic | S$2,600 | S$3,000 | S$3,880 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration and education | S$2,500 | S$3,000 | S$3,500 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Pastry chef S$3,034
- Dental technician S$3,032
- Concierge (hotel) S$3,002
- Electrician S$3,000
- Nursing aide/assistant S$3,000
- Bookmaker/croupier/casino dealer and related gaming worker S$2,991
- Sports and recreational attendant (e.g. golf marshal, golf caddie, fun fair attendant, bowling alley attendant, swimming pool attendant) S$2,980
- Bartender/mixologist S$2,976
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.