On the median, S$5,466, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,093 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,373 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$4,504 | S$5,466 | S$7,346 |
| Basic | S$4,450 | S$5,448 | S$7,328 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social services | S$4,598 | S$5,596 | S$7,670 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,740 | S$4,992 | S$5,989 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Artistic director (stage, film, television, game and radio) S$5,500
- Advertising salesman S$5,500
- Accountant (excluding tax accountant) S$5,498
- Clinical psychologist S$5,495
- Hydrographic surveyor S$5,450
- Video camera operator S$5,434
- Computer systems operator S$5,425
- Occupational health and safety inspector S$5,403
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.