Executive Assistant Average Salary in Singapore 2020
How much money does an Executive Assistant make in Singapore?
LOW
2,220
SGD AVERAGE
4,430
SGD HIGH
6,870
SGD
A person working as an Executive Assistant in Singapore typically earns around 4,430 SGD per month. Salaries range from 2,220 SGD (lowest) to 6,870 SGD (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Executive Assistant salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Executive Assistant Salary Distribution in Singapore
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Executive Assistant salaries in Singapore range from 2,220 SGD per month (minimum salary) to 6,870 SGD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 4,430 SGD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Executive Assistant(s) are earning less than 4,430 SGD while the other half are earning more than 4,430 SGD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Executive Assistant(s) are earning less than 2,990 SGD while 75% of them are earning more than 2,990 SGD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Executive Assistant(s) are earning less than 5,650 SGD while 25% are earning more than 5,650 SGD.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Executive Assistant Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Executive Assistant salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
An Executive Assistant with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,660 SGD per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 3,520 SGD per month, 32% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 4,700 SGD per month, 34% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Executive Assistant(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 5,610 SGD per month, 19% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 6,050 SGD per month, 8% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 6,500 SGD per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Executive Assistant average salary change by experience in Singapore
| 0 - 2 Years | 2,660 SGD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +32% | 3,520 SGD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +34% | 4,700 SGD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +19% | 5,610 SGD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +8% | 6,050 SGD |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 6,500 SGD |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Executive Assistant Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Executive Assistant(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Executive Assistant salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of an Executive Assistant is 3,520 SGD per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 4,910 SGD per month, 40% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 6,120 SGD per month, 25% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Executive Assistant average salary difference by education level in Singapore
| High School | 3,520 SGD | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +40% | 4,910 SGD |
| Bachelor's Degree | +25% | 6,120 SGD |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Executive Assistant Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Executive Assistant employees in Singapore earn 4% less than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 4,330 SGD | |
| Female | +5% | 4,530 SGD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers
Executive Assistant Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Singapore
How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for Executive Assistant(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant(s) in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.
Singapore / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2019
| Banking | 7% | |
| Energy | 5% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 1% | |
| Travel | 8% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 4% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Singapore for the year 2019. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Executive Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Singapore
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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An Executive Assistant is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
70% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 30% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 3% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 30% | |
| No Bonus | 70% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Executive Assistant Average Hourly Wage in Singapore
26 SGD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Singapore is 26 SGD. This means that the average Executive Assistant in Singapore earns approximately 26 SGD for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Executive Assistant VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Executive Assistant is 12% less than that of Administration / Reception / Secretarial. Also, Administration / Reception / Secretarial salaries are 41% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accreditation Specialist | 9,300 SGD |  +110% |
| Administrative Aide | 3,250 SGD |  -27% |
| Administrative Analyst | 6,070 SGD | +37% |
| Administrative Assistant | 4,200 SGD | -5% |
| Administrative Associate | 4,130 SGD | -7% |
| Administrative Manager | 6,330 SGD | +43% |
| Administrative Receptionist | 3,760 SGD | -15% |
| Board Secretary | 3,690 SGD | -17% |
| Central Office Operator | 3,930 SGD | -11% |
| Clerk | 2,740 SGD | -38% |
| Commercial Administrator | 5,590 SGD | +26% |
| Commissions Processor | 5,340 SGD | +21% |
| Conveyancing Secretary | 3,510 SGD | -21% |
| Document Controller | 3,630 SGD | -18% |
| Document Management Specialist | 4,910 SGD | +11% |
| Executive Assistant | 4,430 SGD | = |
| Executive Personal Assistant | 4,990 SGD | +13% |
| Executive Secretary | 4,400 SGD | -1% |
| Front Desk Attendant | 3,850 SGD | -13% |
| Front Desk Coordinator | 4,680 SGD | +6% |
| Front Desk Manager | 6,300 SGD | +42% |
| Group Services Manager | 10,800 SGD | +140% |
| Head Receptionist | 4,720 SGD | +7% |
| Key Account Assistant | 4,550 SGD | +3% |
| Keyboard and Data Entry Operator | 2,550 SGD | -42% |
| Leasing Administrator | 4,980 SGD | +12% |
| Legal Secretary | 4,270 SGD | -4% |
| Librarian | 4,840 SGD | +9% |
| Mailroom Manager | 4,340 SGD | -2% |
| Management Support Secretary | 4,130 SGD | -7% |
| Master Programme Coordinator | 7,950 SGD | +79% |
| Medical Receptionist | 4,210 SGD | -5% |
| Meeting and Event Assistant | 4,380 SGD | -1% |
| Meeting and Event Manager | 9,520 SGD | +110% |
| Night Manager | 6,000 SGD | +35% |
| Office Administrator | 6,120 SGD | +38% |
| Office Assistant | 2,670 SGD | -40% |
| Office Manager | 7,290 SGD | +65% |
| Office Services Coordinator | 5,160 SGD | +16% |
| Operations Analyst | 8,460 SGD | +91% |
| Operations Manager | 10,200 SGD | +130% |
| Personal Assistant | 4,260 SGD | -4% |
| Planning Assistant | 4,990 SGD | +13% |
| Process Expert | 6,420 SGD | +45% |
| Program Coordinator | 5,670 SGD | +28% |
| Programme Assistant | 4,900 SGD | +11% |
| Project Administrator | 7,100 SGD | +60% |
| Project Coordinator | 9,100 SGD | +110% |
| Reception Team Lead | 5,300 SGD | +20% |
| Receptionist | 3,980 SGD | -10% |
| Records Officer | 3,260 SGD | -26% |
| Schedule Officer | 2,680 SGD | -40% |
| School Secretary | 3,670 SGD | -17% |
| Secretary | 3,710 SGD | -16% |
| Switchboard Operator | 3,390 SGD | -23% |
| Technical Program Manager | 9,090 SGD | +110% |
| Technical Project Manager | 9,400 SGD | +110% |
| Typist | 3,210 SGD | -28% |
| Wayleave Officer | 2,920 SGD | -34% |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Singapore earn 5% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,270 SGD | |
| Public Sector | +5% | 8,670 SGD |
