On the median, S$4,896, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$979 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,917 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$3,380 | S$4,896 | S$7,100 |
| Basic | S$3,000 | S$4,654 | S$6,592 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration and education | S$4,500 | S$5,219 | S$6,423 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | S$4,111 | S$5,023 | S$5,870 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,460 | S$3,598 | S$4,975 |
| Administrative and support services | S$2,100 | S$2,252 | S$3,474 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Occupational therapist S$4,933
- Chemical engineering technician S$4,925
- Medical social worker S$4,915
- Enrolled/assistant nurse (excluding registered nurse) S$4,904
- Sports centre manager S$4,895
- Audiologist S$4,884
- Assistant electrical engineer S$4,871
- Data centre engineer S$4,863
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.