On the median, S$7,700, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,540 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$6,160 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$5,375 | S$7,700 | S$12,250 |
| Basic | S$5,032 | S$7,700 | S$12,114 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$8,765 | S$11,943 | S$13,737 |
| Financial and insurance services | S$8,080 | S$10,041 | S$14,452 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Cybersecurity architect S$7,826
- Travel agency manager S$7,770
- Aged care services manager S$7,759
- Supervisor/general foreman (metal, machinery and related trades) S$7,712
- Business and financial project management professional S$7,693
- Transport/technical operations manager (except port/shipping operations) S$7,679
- ICT quality assurance specialist S$7,666
- Marine superintendent (engineer) S$7,638
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.