Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Singapore by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 32 professions in Singapore — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Singapore?
Key facts
- National median: ~$56,540 gross ~$54,404 after tax (2023 data, 96% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$160,669/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$73,157 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 32 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2023)
$56,540 gross · $54,404 after tax · $73,157 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Singapore
By take-home, the highest pay in Singapore is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $160,669 net after tax (3.2× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $181,836 | $160,669 |
| General Manager | $140,368 | $126,904 |
| University Lecturer | $136,826 | $124,000 |
| Engineering Manager | $127,608 | $116,441 |
| AI Engineer | $109,232 | $100,857 |
| UX Designer | $106,956 | $98,923 |
| Cloud Engineer | $103,811 | $96,250 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $103,597 | $96,068 |
| Data Scientist | $103,219 | $95,746 |
| Marketing Manager | $102,791 | $95,383 |
| Management Consultant | $99,034 | $92,189 |
| HR Manager | $89,417 | $83,818 |
| Data Engineer | $89,029 | $83,475 |
| Sales Manager | $87,376 | $82,012 |
| Business Analyst | $86,212 | $80,982 |
| Finance Analyst | $85,405 | $80,268 |
| Software Engineer | $79,709 | $75,227 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $73,145 | $69,417 |
| Content Writer | $68,081 | $64,936 |
| DevOps Engineer | $66,979 | $63,960 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $61,405 | $58,928 |
| Civil Engineer | $60,986 | $58,539 |
| Accountant | $60,925 | $58,482 |
| Pharmacist | $57,291 | $55,102 |
| Physiotherapist | $54,606 | $52,605 |
| Nurse | $53,187 | $51,286 |
| Hospitality Manager | $52,503 | $50,650 |
| Dentist | $51,115 | $49,359 |
| Graphic Designer | $43,131 | $41,933 |
| Chef | $37,261 | $36,475 |
| Plumber | $25,522 | $25,323 |
| Electrician | $24,501 | $24,338 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Singapore's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Singapore salary estimates · Source: Singapore national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Singapore
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$181,836
- Income tax−$21,167
- Net (after tax)$160,669
- Local prices+$55,380
- Real value$216,049
Keep rate 88% · net $160,669 · real value $216,049 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $181,836 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$21,167 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 88%. |
| Net (after tax) | $160,669 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$55,380 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $216,049 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Singapore salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Singapore?▾
The national median is about $56,540 gross (~$54,404 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $112,468 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Singapore?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Singapore is estimated for cto / technology director, general manager, university lecturer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Singapore?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Singapore's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Singapore salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.