On the median, S$4,046, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$809 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,237 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$3,307 | S$4,046 | S$5,370 |
| Basic | S$3,066 | S$3,781 | S$4,540 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport and storage | S$3,500 | S$4,117 | S$5,440 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,420 | S$3,920 | S$4,500 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Slimming consultant S$4,081
- Telemarketer S$4,072
- Electronics engineering technician S$4,071
- Clearing and forwarding agent S$4,047
- Underwater diver S$4,030
- Early intervention teacher for infants and children S$4,019
- Tool and die maker S$4,017
- Industrial/office machinery mechanic S$4,012
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.