Singapore Salary Percentile Calculator (2026)
See where your monthly income ranks among Singapore full-time employed residents — based on the official MOM Labour Force in Singapore 2025 distribution.
What is a Salary Percentile?
Your salary percentile shows what percentage of Singapore earners make less than you. The 50th percentile (median) is the middle of the distribution — half of full-time employed residents earn more, half less. The 2025 median is $5,775/month(gross, including employer CPF). This calculator uses MOM's official Labour Force in Singapore 2025 anchors.
Your Income
infoGross monthly income from work, including employer CPF
Common income levels
Singapore income distribution (2025)
Result updates as you type
Your percentile rank
59th
Above median
vs Median
+21.2%
+$1,225/mo
SG Median
$5,775
P50, MOM 2025
Next milestone: P75
Earn $10,290/mo to reach the top quartile of Singapore earners. That's $3,290/mo more than your current income.
Based on MOM Labour Force in Singapore 2025 — full-time employed residents (Singapore Citizens + PRs), gross monthly income including employer CPF. Verified anchors P20 ($3,164) and P50 ($5,775) from MOM's Nov 2025 advance release. Other percentiles are interpolated from MOM's published 2024 distribution. Verify at stats.mom.gov.sg.
2025 Singapore Income Distribution
| Percentile | Monthly Gross | Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $2,710 | Lower decile |
| P20 | $3,164 | Lower-middle (verified MOM) |
| P50 | $5,775 | Median (verified MOM) |
| P75 | $10,290 | Top quartile |
| P80 | $11,550 | Top 20% |
| P90 | $15,540 | Top 10% |
| P95 | $21,000 | Top 5% |
Full-time employed residents (SC + PR), gross monthly income including employer CPF. Verified anchors: P20 and P50 from MOM Nov 2025 advance release.
Where You Stand vs. The Singapore Workforce
Singapore's income distribution is shaped by a strong middle and a long upper tail. The median ($5,775/mo) sits notably below the average — because top earners pull the mean up while the median stays anchored to the middle of the distribution.
Worked example 1 — fresh grad: $4,500/mo gross places you around the 40th percentile — solid for early career, just below median. Reach $5,775 to hit the median; $7,140 to enter the top 40%.
Worked example 2 — mid-career professional: $10,000/mo gross is around the 73rd percentile — comfortably in the upper-middle. Push past $11,550 to enter the top 20%; reach $15,540 for the top 10%.
Worked example 3 — senior executive:$25,000/mo gross is comfortably in the top 5% (P95 = $21,000). Above $30,000/mo you're in the top 1–2% of full-time employed residents.
Important context: the MOM distribution covers Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Employment Pass holders are not in the denominator — and EP holders earn meaningfully more on average (the 2026 minimum EP qualifying salary alone is $5,500). If you compare against EP-inclusive denominators, your relative rank would shift.
Median earner
$5,775/mo
P50 — half of SG earners are above, half below
Top quartile
$10,290/mo
P75 — top 25% of full-time employed residents
Top 10%
$15,540/mo
P90 — earning more than 9 in 10 SG residents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median monthly income in Singapore in 2025?expand_more
According to the MOM Labour Force in Singapore 2025 report (advance release November 2025), the median gross monthly income from work for full-time employed residents was $5,775. This is up 5.0% from $5,500 in 2024 — a real wage increase of about 4.3% after adjusting for inflation. The median includes employer CPF contributions.
How is salary percentile calculated?expand_more
Salary percentile shows where your income sits relative to all other Singapore earners. If you are at the 75th percentile, your income is higher than 75% of full-time employed residents. The calculator uses official MOM Labour Force survey distribution data and interpolates between published anchor points to estimate any specific income's rank.
What income puts me in the top 10% of earners in Singapore?expand_more
Approximately $15,540/month (gross, including employer CPF) puts you at the 90th percentile of Singapore full-time employed residents in 2025. The 95th percentile is around $21,000/month. The 80th percentile is around $11,550/month.
Does this include foreign workers and Employment Pass holders?expand_more
No. The MOM Labour Force in Singapore distribution covers Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only — full-time employed residents specifically. Employment Pass and S Pass holders are not included in the resident workforce statistics. EP-holder incomes are typically higher (median EP qualifying salary alone is $5,500+ from January 2026).
What does "gross monthly income" include?expand_more
Gross monthly income from work includes basic salary, overtime pay, commissions, allowances, and bonuses (smoothed across 12 months) — plus employer CPF contributions. It does not include personal CPF contributions deducted from your paycheck (those are part of employer CPF). It also excludes one-off items like retrenchment payouts.
How does this compare to household income?expand_more
This calculator uses individual income (gross monthly from work). Household income is a different distribution — it includes multiple earners and other sources. The 2025 median household income from work was approximately $11,400/month, but that varies significantly by household size. For individual ranking, use this calculator.
How accurate is the percentile estimate?expand_more
The calculator uses MOM Labour Force 2025 verified anchor points (P20 = $3,164; P50 = $5,775) and interpolates between published 2024 distribution percentiles adjusted for the 2025 wage growth rate. The estimate is accurate within ±2 percentile points for most incomes. For exact figures, refer to MOM's annual Labour Force Survey publication.
Sources
- • MOM Labour Force in Singapore 2025 — advance release (November 2025): P20 = $3,164, P50 = $5,775 (verified anchors)
- • MOM Labour Force in Singapore 2024 — full distribution percentile breakdown (used as basis for interpolation, adjusted for 2025 wage growth)
- • stats.mom.gov.sg— Manpower Research & Statistics Department official income summary tables
- • Population scope: full-time employed residents (Singapore Citizens + Permanent Residents), gross monthly income including employer CPF
Data current as of MOM's Nov 2025 advance release. The full 2026 Labour Force survey will not publish until ~Q3 2026; this calculator will be updated accordingly when it does.