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Doctor / Physician Average Salaries in Singapore 2024

How much money does a person working in Doctor / Physician make in Singapore?


Average Monthly Salary
19,500 SGD
( 234,000 SGD yearly)

LOW
7,290
SGD
AVERAGE
19,500
SGD
HIGH
33,500
SGD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Doctor / Physician in Singapore typically earns around 19,500 SGD. Salaries range from 7,290 SGD (lowest average) to 33,500 SGD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Doctor / Physician domain in Singapore exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical
Advanced Nutrition Aide11,100 SGD
Advanced Practice Provider10,400 SGD
Allergist14,500 SGD
Assistant Pathologist10,400 SGD
Behavioral Health Specialist9,290 SGD
Cardiac Sonographer9,400 SGD
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist32,500 SGD
Cardiovascular Perfusionist20,700 SGD
Chiropractor9,870 SGD
Clinical Psychologist25,100 SGD
Correctional Treatment Specialist14,700 SGD
Counseling Psychologist18,400 SGD
Dermatologist25,000 SGD
Diabetologist17,600 SGD
Dietitian15,300 SGD
Doctor19,800 SGD
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant21,700 SGD
Emergency Department Physician17,100 SGD
Exercise Physiologist19,900 SGD
Forensic Pathologist21,500 SGD
General Medical Practitioner15,200 SGD
Genetic Counselor13,400 SGD
Healthcare Practitioner15,800 SGD
Internist25,400 SGD
Interventionist24,300 SGD
Invasive Cardiologist32,200 SGD
Lifestyle Medicine Expert12,900 SGD
Medical Massage Therapist8,990 SGD
Mental Health Therapst13,500 SGD
Naturopathic Physician24,300 SGD
Neurologist24,300 SGD
Neurophysiology Technologist6,990 SGD
Neuroscientist22,900 SGD
Nuclear Medicine Physician20,300 SGD
Obstetrician / Gynecologist22,800 SGD
Occupational Health Safety Specialist11,500 SGD
Ophthalmologist17,500 SGD
Optometrist17,300 SGD
Pediatrician18,700 SGD
Physical Therapist13,600 SGD
Physical Therapy Director15,600 SGD
Physician - Anesthesiology29,000 SGD
Physician - Cardiology30,900 SGD
Physician - CCU17,500 SGD
Physician - Dermatology24,600 SGD
Physician - Emergency Room18,400 SGD
Physician - Endocrinology23,400 SGD
Physician - Family Practice16,200 SGD
Physician - Gastroenterology21,900 SGD
Physician - Generalist17,500 SGD
Physician - Geriatrics15,000 SGD
Physician - Hematology / Oncology20,900 SGD
Physician - Immunology / Allergy23,700 SGD
Physician - Infectious Disease20,200 SGD
Physician - Internal Medicine24,500 SGD
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine19,500 SGD
Physician - Nephrology23,800 SGD
Physician - Neurology23,700 SGD
Physician - Nuclear Medicine20,000 SGD
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology21,100 SGD
Physician - Occupational Medicine16,200 SGD
Physician - Ophthalmology15,200 SGD
Physician - Otolaryngology15,700 SGD
Physician - Pain Medicine14,600 SGD
Physician - Pathology18,500 SGD
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology22,800 SGD
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology21,700 SGD
Physician - Pediatrics19,500 SGD
Physician - Physiatry21,200 SGD
Physician - Podiatry19,400 SGD
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine15,200 SGD
Physician - Radiation Therapy24,900 SGD
Physician - Radiology24,800 SGD
Physician - Rheumatology21,800 SGD
Physician - Sports Medicine21,500 SGD
Physician - Urology27,700 SGD
Physician Assistant12,900 SGD
Physiotherapist14,300 SGD
Podiatrist14,800 SGD
Preventive Medicine Physician19,700 SGD
Psychiatrist20,800 SGD
Psychololgist20,100 SGD
Psychometrician17,100 SGD
Public Health Physician16,500 SGD
Pulmonologist20,600 SGD
Radiologist21,700 SGD
Registered Dietitian15,800 SGD
Registered Respiratory Therapist13,000 SGD
Skin Care Specialist11,700 SGD
Telemedicine Physician13,900 SGD
Urologist28,600 SGD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist8,530 SGD
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist12,800 SGD


Doctor / Physician Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

Median and salary distribution Singapore Doctor / Physician monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
17,100 SGD or more
10% of people earn
14,600 to 17,100 SGD
20% of people earn
9,020 SGD or less
65% of people earn
9,020 to 14,600 SGD
Minimum Salary
7,290 SGD
Median
17,000 SGD
Maximum
33,500 SGD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Doctor / Physician in Singapore range from 7,290 SGD (starting average salary) to 33,500 SGD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Doctor / Physician is 17,000 SGD, implying that half of the workforce in Singapore earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Doctor / Physician in Singapore earn less than 13,100 SGD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 20,100 SGD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Doctor / Physician in Singapore. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 9,020 SGD to 14,600 SGD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 9,020 SGD mark, while 10% ranged from 14,600 SGD to 17,100 SGD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 17,100 SGD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Doctor / Physician in Singapore having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Doctor / Physician / Singapore

Salary comparison by gender Singapore Doctor / Physician monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Doctor / Physician in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
19,900 SGD
Female-5%
19,000 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Singapore
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Doctor / Physician / Singapore

How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working in Doctor / Physician? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Doctor / Physician in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore Doctor / Physician
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Singapore / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Singapore is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Doctor / Physician / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Doctor / Physician
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25% of surveyed staff in Doctor / Physician reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 75% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
75%
No Bonus
25%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Doctor / Physician / Singapore


110 SGD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Doctor / Physician in Singapore is 110 SGD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Doctor / Physician in Singapore is 42 SGD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Singapore is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,300 SGD
Public Sector+5%
8,700 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Doctor / Physician in Singapore?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 17,000 SGD and 20,100 SGD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Doctor / Physician in Singapore ranges from 7,290 SGD to 13,100 SGD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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