On the median, S$3,811, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$762 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,049 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$1,600 | S$3,811 | S$7,900 |
| Basic | S$1,600 | S$2,521 | S$7,500 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$2,000 | S$3,646 | S$4,881 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,450 | S$3,406 | S$4,583 |
| Construction | S$1,600 | S$1,600 | S$1,650 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,601 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Audio and video equipment technician S$3,869
- Supervisor/general foreman (food processing, woodworking, garment, leather and related trades) S$3,861
- Chef S$3,850
- Port/shipping operations supervisor (including post-fixture and planner) S$3,830
- Fire and safety inspector S$3,810
- Travel consultant/reservation executive S$3,810
- Mechanical draughtsman S$3,800
- Real estate agent S$3,800
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.