On the median, S$2,765, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$553 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,212 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$1,732 | S$2,765 | S$3,332 |
| Basic | S$1,732 | S$2,765 | S$3,332 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social services | S$2,620 | S$3,120 | S$3,400 |
| Public administration and education | S$1,682 | S$2,731 | S$4,150 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Lifeguard S$2,790
- Automotive mechanic S$2,776
- Train operator S$2,774
- Butcher, fishmonger and related food preparer S$2,772
- Private security officer S$2,748
- Chauffeur S$2,743
- Receptionist (general) S$2,724
- Stock records clerk S$2,716
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.