On the median, S$1,641, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$328 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,313 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$1,440 | S$1,641 | S$1,801 |
| Basic | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,750 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social services | S$1,675 | S$1,978 | S$2,110 |
| Financial and insurance services | S$1,630 | S$1,790 | S$1,951 |
| Real estate services | S$1,570 | S$1,743 | S$1,889 |
| Transport and storage | S$1,500 | S$1,740 | S$1,971 |
| Public administration and education | S$1,600 | S$1,700 | S$2,110 |
| Professional services | S$1,420 | S$1,663 | S$2,140 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,570 | S$1,660 | S$1,800 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,929 |
| Construction | S$1,500 | S$1,600 | S$1,757 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,900 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,480 | S$1,669 |
| Information and communications | S$1,400 | S$1,450 | S$1,825 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$1,400 | S$1,400 | S$1,600 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,400 | S$1,400 | S$1,450 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Porter (except hotel) S$1,712
- Motor vehicle cleaner/polisher S$1,700
- Dishwasher S$1,684
- Table-top cleaner S$1,670
- Food/drink stall assistant S$1,638
- Building painter S$1,600
- Floor/wall tiler S$1,600
- Food and beverage establishments general cleaner S$1,600
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.