On the median, S$1,942, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$388 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,554 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$1,753 | S$1,942 | S$2,125 |
| Basic | S$1,668 | S$1,800 | S$2,060 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | S$1,795 | S$2,060 | S$2,076 |
| Real estate services | S$1,795 | S$1,974 | S$2,175 |
| Public administration and education | S$1,740 | S$1,927 | S$2,170 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,752 | S$1,925 | S$2,139 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Data entry clerk S$2,000
- Attractions guide S$2,000
- Delivery man using motorised personal mobility aids/devices S$1,985
- Housekeeping/linen room attendant S$1,950
- Food service counter attendant S$1,939
- Tree worker/technician S$1,921
- Fast food preparer S$1,854
- Office clerk (including filing and copying) S$1,822
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.