On the median, S$2,716, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$543 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,173 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$1,950 | S$2,716 | S$3,933 |
| Basic | S$1,800 | S$2,576 | S$3,633 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | S$2,424 | S$3,554 | S$6,040 |
| Transport and storage | S$2,472 | S$3,129 | S$4,131 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,957 | S$2,834 | S$4,200 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,175 | S$2,808 | S$3,920 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,640 | S$2,295 | S$2,813 |
| Construction | S$1,450 | S$1,650 | S$2,800 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$1,400 | S$1,625 | S$2,500 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$2,201 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Relief teacher S$2,765
- Private security officer S$2,748
- Chauffeur S$2,743
- Receptionist (general) S$2,724
- Postman S$2,706
- Enumerator/market research interviewer S$2,701
- Dental aide/assistant S$2,700
- Massage therapist S$2,690
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.