On the median, S$8,905, a Singapore citizen aged 55 or under pays S$1,600 employee CPF (20%) and takes home about S$7,305 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$6,199 | S$8,905 | S$14,500 |
| Basic | S$5,218 | S$8,811 | S$14,239 |
By industry median gross, highest first
| Industry | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance services | S$10,560 | S$16,071 | S$20,750 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | S$5,500 | S$7,892 | S$11,861 |
Jobs paying about the same median gross
- Data scientist S$9,047
- Dermatologist S$9,035
- Ship broker (e.g. charter or sales & purchase) S$9,000
- Clinical research professional S$8,990
- Software developer S$8,888
- Marketing manager S$8,841
- Harbour pilot S$8,833
- Human resource consultant (excluding executive search consultant) S$8,800
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.