On the median, S$3,034, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$606 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,428 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$2,503 | S$3,034 | S$4,600 |
| Basic | S$2,420 | S$3,000 | S$4,500 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | S$2,420 | S$2,572 | S$3,610 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Excavating/trench digging machine operator S$3,098
- Senior private security officer S$3,082
- Airport mobile equipment operator S$3,081
- Welder and flame cutter S$3,050
- Dental technician S$3,032
- Concierge (hotel) S$3,002
- Electrician S$3,000
- Music instructor (extracurriculum) S$3,000
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.