Salaries by job in Singapore 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Singapore 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | SGD 10,656 | SGD 8,511 | +106% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | SGD 7,722 | SGD 5,939 | +49% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | SGD 4,561 | SGD 3,587 | −12% |
| Office and administrative staff | SGD 3,369 | SGD 2,674 | −35% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | SGD 3,120 | SGD 2,481 | −40% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | SGD 2,876 | SGD 2,290 | −45% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | SGD 2,384 | SGD 1,904 | −54% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | SGD 1,814 | SGD 1,451 | −65% |
| All employees (median) | SGD 5,183 | SGD 4,049 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, SGD 5,183 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (average monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2021). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Singapore?
Managers: typically SGD 10,656 gross a month, SGD 8,511 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Singapore?
Elementary jobs: typically SGD 1,814 gross a month, SGD 1,451 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Singapore: What is my hourly wage? · What do I take home part-time? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?
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