On the median, S$3,227, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$645 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,582 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$2,740 | S$3,227 | S$3,882 |
| Basic | S$2,481 | S$2,630 | S$2,955 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$2,720 | S$3,202 | S$3,874 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Building maintenance worker S$3,245
- Pharmacy technician S$3,240
- Security supervisor S$3,236
- Housekeeper (hotels and other establishments) S$3,233
- Sales supervisor S$3,220
- Aircraft loader (e.g. airport baggage/cargo handler) S$3,216
- Bookkeeper S$3,200
- Merchandising/category executive S$3,197
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.