On the median, S$12,936, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,600 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$11,336 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$8,185 | S$12,936 | S$19,546 |
| Basic | S$8,119 | S$12,779 | S$19,122 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance services | S$10,500 | S$16,321 | S$20,000 |
| Professional services | S$9,800 | S$14,400 | S$20,000 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$8,183 | S$13,028 | S$18,904 |
| Public administration and education | S$8,668 | S$12,725 | S$17,690 |
| Information and communications | S$8,916 | S$12,022 | S$17,670 |
| Manufacturing | S$7,367 | S$11,280 | S$17,367 |
| Transport and storage | S$5,700 | S$9,190 | S$15,000 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Foreign exchange dealer S$13,583
- Trade broker S$13,500
- Managing director/chief executive officer S$13,000
- University lecturer S$12,990
- Financial risk manager S$12,924
- Chief operating officer/general manager S$12,750
- Energy engineer S$12,425
- Ship charterer S$12,399
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.