On the median, S$3,320, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$664 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,656 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$2,600 | S$3,320 | S$4,218 |
| Basic | S$2,442 | S$3,141 | S$4,018 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$3,401 | S$4,350 | S$5,241 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,010 | S$3,840 | S$4,798 |
| Manufacturing | S$2,837 | S$3,538 | S$4,645 |
| Transport and storage | S$2,611 | S$3,210 | S$3,905 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,458 | S$1,836 | S$2,270 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Social work associate S$3,378
- Driving instructor/tester S$3,342
- Ledger and accounts clerk S$3,340
- Landscape operations officer S$3,325
- Art and craft instructor (extracurriculum) S$3,300
- Locksmith S$3,285
- Train service supervisor S$3,272
- Air-conditioning/refrigeration equipment mechanic S$3,263
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.