On the median, S$6,080, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,216 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,864 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$2,749 | S$6,080 | S$8,434 |
| Basic | S$2,736 | S$5,555 | S$8,009 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration and education | S$3,500 | S$4,275 | S$5,750 |
| Health and social services | S$2,619 | S$3,865 | S$8,070 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Landscape architect S$6,145
- Insurance investigator S$6,125
- Information technology trainer (extracurriculum) S$6,119
- Economist S$6,080
- Computer engineer S$6,061
- Media and broadcasting engineer S$6,049
- Aeronautical engineer S$6,046
- Media and broadcasting manager S$6,010
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.