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What is the average salary in Singapore?

The average salary in Singapore is approximately SGD 5,847 per month which is approximately SGD 70,000 per year.

Are there regional variations in Singapore’s average wage?

There are no regional variations in Singapore’s average wage.

How does the average salary in Singapore compare to surrounding countries?

Singapore has the highest average salary compared to other countries in Southeast Asia and pays some of the highest salaries in the world. The average monthly salary is significantly higher than those of neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, however, this also reflects the higher living standards and associated costs of living in Singapore as compared to its neighboring countries.

Average salary in Singapore based on Industry

What is the median income for tech workers in Singapore?

The average salary for a tech worker is SGD 3,600 per month in Singapore.

What is the median income for engineers in Singapore?

The average salary for an engineer is SGD 4,000 per month in Singapore.

What is the median income for salespeople in Singapore?

The average salary for a salesperson is SGD 3,425 per month in Singapore.

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FAQs

My budget is less than the average salary in Singapore. How can I still hire the talent I need?

You can take advantage of government funding initiatives such as the Career Support Programme (CSP) which offers wage support to employers hiring local professionals, managers, engineers and technicians.

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Where in Singapore is the average salary lowest?

As a city-state, there are no regional variations in Singapore’s average wage.

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