NS Pay Calculator (2026)
Calculate your NSF or NSman pay based on rank and vocation allowances.
What is NS Pay?
NS pay refers to the monthly allowance paid to Full-Time National Servicemen (NSFs) during their two-year service in the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, or Singapore Civil Defence Force. The amount is determined by rank and vocation, ranging from $715 for a Recruit to over $1,450 for commissioned officers.
Select your rank and vocation to see your NS pay breakdown
Rank Pay
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Voc. Allow.
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Over Service
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Quick Reference
- • Recruit (REC): $715/mo | Private (PTE): $780/mo | Corporal (CPL): $870/mo
- • Sergeant (SGT): $1,020/mo | Lieutenant (LTA): $1,455/mo
- • Combat vocation allowances range from $175 to $500/mo on top of base pay
- • NSmen (reservists) receive make-up pay based on civilian income during ICT
How NS Pay Works
NSF monthly allowances are determined by two components: base pay by rank and vocation allowance. Base pay ranges from $715 for a Recruit (REC) up to $1,455 for a Lieutenant (LTA), increasing with each promotion during your two-year service.
Vocation allowances provide additional compensation based on the nature of your role. Combat vocations such as Infantry, Armour, and Guards receive the highest allowances ($175 to $500), while service and administrative vocations receive lower or no additional vocation pay.
For NSmen (reservists), compensation during In-Camp Training is calculated differently — MINDEF provides make-up pay based on your civilian income, ensuring you are not financially disadvantaged during your reservist obligations.
Recruit (REC)
Starting rank for all enlistees
Private (PTE)
After BMT completion
Corporal (CPL)
Section leader rank
Sergeant (SGT)
Specialist rank
Lieutenant (LTA)
Commissioned officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NS pay range for NSFs?expand_more
NSF monthly allowances range from $715 for a Recruit (REC) to $1,455 for a Lieutenant (LTA). The exact amount depends on your rank and any additional vocation allowances you receive.
How does rank affect NS pay?expand_more
Higher ranks receive higher base allowances. For example, a Private (PTE) receives $780, a Corporal (CPL) receives $870, a Sergeant (SGT) receives $1,020, and an Officer Cadet (OCT) receives $1,125. Promotions during NS lead to pay increases.
What are vocation allowances?expand_more
Vocation allowances are additional monthly payments on top of your base rank allowance. Combat vocations (e.g., Infantry, Armour, Guards) receive $175 to $500 extra, while service and admin vocations may receive lower or no vocation allowance.
Is NSman reservist pay different from NSF pay?expand_more
Yes. NSmen (reservists) receive make-up pay from MINDEF during In-Camp Training (ICT) or mobilisation. This is calculated based on your civilian income, subject to a cap, and is separate from the NSF allowance structure.
Sources
- • MINDEF / NS Portal (ns.sg) — NSF allowance rates by rank and vocation allowance structure
- • Central Manpower Base (CMPB) — National Service policies and reservist make-up pay