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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Singapore 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Singapore?


Average Monthly Salary
5,250 SGD
( 63,000 SGD yearly)

LOW
2,140
SGD
AVERAGE
5,250
SGD
HIGH
14,500
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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore typically earns around 5,250 SGD. Salaries range from 2,140 SGD (lowest average) to 14,500 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 Construction / Building / Installation 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
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician5,200 SGD
Adjudicator3,180 SGD
Assembler2,590 SGD
Boat Builder and Shipwright3,790 SGD
Bricklayer2,160 SGD
Building Administrator3,250 SGD
Building Automation Engineer7,110 SGD
Building Contracts Manager11,900 SGD
Building Information Modeling Manager9,500 SGD
Building Inspector3,050 SGD
Building Monitor2,510 SGD
Building Sales Manager10,200 SGD
Building Systems Integration Specialist6,830 SGD
Cabinetmaker2,680 SGD
Carpenter2,960 SGD
Civil Engineer7,320 SGD
Civil Technician3,750 SGD
Concreter2,290 SGD
Construction and Building Inspector3,220 SGD
Construction and Maintenance Manager6,190 SGD
Construction Assistant2,930 SGD
Construction Coordinator4,200 SGD
Construction Data Analyst6,440 SGD
Construction Estimator4,640 SGD
Construction Field Engineer6,860 SGD
Construction General Manager14,500 SGD
Construction Inventory Officer2,500 SGD
Construction Manager13,300 SGD
Construction Operations Manager13,000 SGD
Construction Project Controls Manager10,200 SGD
Construction Project Coordinator7,980 SGD
Construction Project Engineer7,560 SGD
Construction Project Manager12,700 SGD
Construction Project Manager13,100 SGD
Construction Project Planner7,310 SGD
Construction Quality Control Manager10,000 SGD
Construction Robotics Engineer7,520 SGD
Construction Safety Officer4,640 SGD
Construction Superintendent4,910 SGD
Construction Supervisor6,880 SGD
Construction Technical Assistant2,710 SGD
Construction Technical Officer3,120 SGD
Construction Technical Writer3,070 SGD
Construction Technician2,730 SGD
Construction Waste Management Consultant7,080 SGD
Construction Worker2,390 SGD
Crane and Tower Operator2,770 SGD
Crane Operator2,610 SGD
Diesel Mechanic2,460 SGD
Digital Construction Manager7,970 SGD
Draughtsman2,190 SGD
Drywall Installer2,870 SGD
Electrical Draftsman2,630 SGD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor7,990 SGD
Electrical Engineering Technician3,300 SGD
Electrical Supervisor5,310 SGD
Electrician4,090 SGD
Elevator Installer and Repairer3,300 SGD
Engineer7,890 SGD
Excavator Operator2,550 SGD
Field Inspector4,540 SGD
Floor Finisher2,980 SGD
Floor Manager4,010 SGD
Foreman2,230 SGD
Frame and Truss Detailer2,360 SGD
Furniture Finisher2,590 SGD
Gas Technician 2,310 SGD
Handyman2,330 SGD
Health and Safety Coordinator3,180 SGD
Health and Safety Officer3,570 SGD
Installation Manager8,970 SGD
Installer2,210 SGD
Insulation Installer2,480 SGD
Labourer2,110 SGD
Land Surveyor3,430 SGD
Lean Construction Specialist7,200 SGD
Lift Technician2,420 SGD
Maintenance Foreman2,240 SGD
Material Tester3,850 SGD
Model Maker3,790 SGD
Order Picker2,280 SGD
Painter2,500 SGD
Pipe Layer2,120 SGD
Pipe Welder2,060 SGD
Pipefitter2,120 SGD
Plumber2,770 SGD
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist6,990 SGD
Property Coordinator6,370 SGD
Purchasing Manager8,920 SGD
Quantity Estimator4,950 SGD
Quantity Surveyor4,740 SGD
Roof Slater and Tiler2,240 SGD
Sheet Metal Mechanic2,470 SGD
Sheet Metal Worker2,120 SGD
Site Clerk2,530 SGD
Site engineer6,440 SGD
Site Leader12,000 SGD
Stock Controller3,610 SGD
Structural Steel Construction Worker2,680 SGD
Sustainable Materials Engineer6,970 SGD
Technical Draughtsman2,860 SGD
Tender Manager10,700 SGD
Tendering Manager11,400 SGD
Tower Crane Operator2,580 SGD
Wall and Floor Tiler2,320 SGD
Warehouse Manager8,090 SGD
Welder2,070 SGD
Welding Superintendent3,010 SGD


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

Median and salary distribution Singapore Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
6,850 SGD or more
10% of people earn
5,660 to 6,850 SGD
20% of people earn
3,030 SGD or less
65% of people earn
3,030 to 5,660 SGD
Minimum Salary
2,140 SGD
Median
4,640 SGD
Maximum
14,500 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore range from 2,140 SGD (starting average salary) to 14,500 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 Construction / Building / Installation is 4,640 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore earn less than 3,640 SGD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 5,980 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,030 SGD to 5,660 SGD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,030 SGD mark, while 10% ranged from 5,660 SGD to 6,850 SGD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 6,850 SGD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Construction / Building / Installation 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 Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education 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 multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Singapore costs anywhere from 42,400 SGD to 127,000 SGD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Construction / Building / Installation / Singapore

Salary comparison by gender Singapore Construction / Building / Installation 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
5,380 SGD
Female-6%
5,080 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Construction / Building / Installation / Singapore

How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore Construction / Building / Installation
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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

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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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Construction / Building / Installation
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74% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 26% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Singapore


30 SGD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore is 30 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore is 12 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 4,640 SGD and 5,980 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Singapore ranges from 2,140 SGD to 3,640 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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