On the median, S$1,670, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$334 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,336 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$1,420 | S$1,670 | S$1,840 |
| Basic | S$1,380 | S$1,600 | S$1,800 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support services | S$1,570 | S$1,700 | S$1,840 |
| Manufacturing | S$1,550 | S$1,665 | S$1,819 |
| Accommodation and food services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,800 |
| Real estate services | S$1,400 | S$1,600 | S$1,670 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Tea server/steward (excluding bartender, barista and food/drink stall assistant) S$1,725
- Porter (except hotel) S$1,712
- Motor vehicle cleaner/polisher S$1,700
- Dishwasher S$1,684
- Office, commercial and industrial establishments indoor cleaner S$1,641
- Food/drink stall assistant S$1,638
- Building painter S$1,600
- Floor/wall tiler S$1,600
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.