On the median, S$2,980, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$596 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,384 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$2,350 | S$2,980 | S$3,800 |
| Basic | S$2,144 | S$2,589 | S$3,309 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$2,343 | S$3,026 | S$3,917 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Nursing aide/assistant S$3,000
- Music instructor (extracurriculum) S$3,000
- Electrician S$3,000
- Bookmaker/croupier/casino dealer and related gaming worker S$2,991
- Bartender/mixologist S$2,976
- Rolling stock engineering technician S$2,970
- Paramedic S$2,954
- Personnel/human resource clerk S$2,950
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.