On the median, S$5,434, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,086 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$4,348 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$3,900 | S$5,434 | S$6,842 |
| Basic | S$3,900 | S$5,434 | S$6,842 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and communications | S$4,642 | S$6,145 | S$7,176 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Accountant (excluding tax accountant) S$5,498
- Clinical psychologist S$5,495
- Pharmacist (patient care) S$5,466
- Hydrographic surveyor S$5,450
- Computer systems operator S$5,425
- Occupational health and safety inspector S$5,403
- Urban planner S$5,382
- Financial markets back office administrator S$5,366
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.