On the median, S$3,861, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$772 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$3,089 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$3,449 | S$3,861 | S$4,000 |
| Basic | S$2,949 | S$3,432 | S$4,000 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$3,136 | S$4,258 | S$6,243 |
| Real estate services | S$3,569 | S$3,889 | S$4,000 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,835 | S$3,082 | S$3,852 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,713 | S$1,818 | S$2,100 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Assistant accountant S$3,885
- Premises and facilities maintenance officer S$3,875
- Audit clerk S$3,875
- Audio and video equipment technician S$3,869
- Chef S$3,850
- Port/shipping operations supervisor (including post-fixture and planner) S$3,830
- Salesperson (door-to-door) S$3,811
- Fire and safety inspector S$3,810
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.