On the median, S$2,860, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$572 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$2,288 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$2,056 | S$2,860 | S$3,837 |
| Basic | S$1,517 | S$2,368 | S$2,996 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$3,450 | S$4,037 | S$4,794 |
| Manufacturing | S$2,085 | S$3,275 | S$4,275 |
| Transport and storage | S$2,068 | S$2,801 | S$3,779 |
| Administrative and support services | S$1,660 | S$2,462 | S$3,347 |
| Construction | S$1,600 | S$1,672 | S$3,675 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Machinery mechanic S$2,910
- Land transport clerk S$2,909
- Carpenter S$2,902
- Tour guide S$2,881
- Procurement/purchasing clerk S$2,850
- Captain waiter/waiter supervisor S$2,837
- Civil/structural engineering draughtsman S$2,819
- Medical/dental receptionist S$2,810
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.