On the median, S$2,458, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$491 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$1,967 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$2,070 | S$2,458 | S$3,114 |
| Basic | S$1,880 | S$2,200 | S$2,750 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | S$2,242 | S$2,800 | S$3,635 |
| Transport and storage | S$2,008 | S$2,434 | S$2,936 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$2,050 | S$2,346 | S$2,800 |
| Other community, social and personal services | S$2,016 | S$2,239 | S$2,678 |
| Professional services | S$1,620 | S$1,660 | S$3,080 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Youth work associate S$2,500
- Teacher aide S$2,500
- Storekeeper S$2,500
- Hospital/clinic attendant S$2,459
- Healthcare assistant (e.g. therapy aide/assistant) S$2,432
- Bell captain S$2,427
- Library clerk S$2,426
- Pastry and confectionery maker S$2,413
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.