On the median, S$12,990, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,600 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$11,390 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$9,434 | S$12,990 | S$17,850 |
| Basic | S$9,270 | S$12,858 | S$17,788 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration and education | S$9,454 | S$13,082 | S$17,875 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Commercial airline pilot S$13,878
- Foreign exchange dealer S$13,583
- Trade broker S$13,500
- Managing director/chief executive officer S$13,000
- Strategic planning manager S$12,936
- Financial risk manager S$12,924
- Chief operating officer/general manager S$12,750
- Energy engineer S$12,425
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.