On the median, S$3,220, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$644 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,576 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$2,532 | S$3,220 | S$4,080 |
| Basic | S$2,129 | S$2,772 | S$3,592 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$2,650 | S$4,200 | S$6,699 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$3,000 | S$3,900 | S$5,540 |
| Manufacturing | S$2,545 | S$3,507 | S$4,567 |
| Administrative and support services | S$2,284 | S$3,426 | S$3,738 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,600 | S$3,200 | S$3,994 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,600 | S$2,900 | S$6,603 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,600 | S$2,535 | S$3,186 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Pharmacy technician S$3,240
- Security supervisor S$3,236
- Housekeeper (hotels and other establishments) S$3,233
- Precision grinding machine setter-operator S$3,227
- Aircraft loader (e.g. airport baggage/cargo handler) S$3,216
- Bookkeeper S$3,200
- Merchandising/category executive S$3,197
- Customer service officer/clerk S$3,190
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.