Employment Act standard: 44 hours/week. Many contracts: 40 hours/week.
Gross Hourly Rate
$25.00
per hour before tax
Net Hourly Rate
$19.58
per hour after tax & CPF
| Period | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $25.00 | $19.58 |
| Daily | $219.16 | $171.67 |
| Weekly | $1,100.00 | $861.67 |
| Monthly | $4,766.67 | $3,733.90 |
| Annual | $57,200.00 | $44,806.80 |
Based on 2,288 working hours per year (44 hrs/week x 52 weeks).
The Employment Act in Singapore prescribes a standard 44-hour work week (or 8 hours/day for a 5.5-day week). Many knowledge workers have a contractual 40-hour week. Adjust the hours field to match your situation.
CPF Impact: CPF employee contributions (20% for workers aged 55 and below) are capped at the Ordinary Wage ceiling of $6,800/month. If your monthly salary exceeds this, only the first $6,800 attracts CPF.
Progressive Wage Model (PWM): While Singapore has no universal minimum wage, PWM sets sector-specific minimum wages for cleaning, security, landscape, food services, retail, and waste management. The Local Qualifying Salary is $1,600/month for full-time workers.
How do I convert my annual salary to an hourly rate in Singapore?
Divide your annual salary by the number of working hours in a year. For a standard 44-hour week (the Employment Act default) over 52 weeks, that is 2,288 hours. For example, $60,000 / 2,288 = $26.22 per hour gross.
What is the standard work week in Singapore?
Under the Employment Act, the standard work week is 44 hours (or 8 hours per day for a 5.5-day week). However, many office-based roles work a 40-hour, 5-day week by contract.
What is the difference between gross and net hourly rate?
Gross hourly rate is your pay before deductions. Net hourly rate is what remains after income tax (IRAS) and CPF employee contributions are deducted from your annual pay and divided by your working hours.
Does Singapore have a minimum wage?
Singapore does not have a universal minimum wage. However, the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) sets minimum wages for specific sectors such as cleaning, security, and landscape. Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) is $1,600/month for full-time workers.
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