On the median, S$3,538, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$707 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,831 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$2,193 | S$3,538 | S$4,908 |
| Basic | S$2,119 | S$3,344 | S$4,681 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and communications | S$3,329 | S$4,230 | S$5,920 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,610 | S$3,871 | S$5,400 |
| Manufacturing | S$2,200 | S$3,573 | S$4,880 |
| Professional services | S$2,992 | S$3,513 | S$5,350 |
| Transport and storage | S$1,800 | S$3,426 | S$4,884 |
| Construction | S$1,600 | S$1,868 | S$4,000 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Non-ordained religious associate professional S$3,611
- Pre-press trades worker S$3,568
- Volunteer executive S$3,565
- Medical x-ray technician S$3,540
- Veterinary technician/assistant S$3,531
- Electrical/electronics draughtsman S$3,518
- Beautician S$3,500
- Fashion designer S$3,500
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.