How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Singapore?
Average Monthly Salary
7,160 SGD
( 86,000 SGD yearly)
LOW
2,260
SGD
AVERAGE
7,160
SGD
HIGH
15,100
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 Engineering in Singapore typically earns around 7,160 SGD. Salaries range from 2,260 SGD (lowest average) to 15,100 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 Engineering 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
Engineering | |
3D Printing Engineer | 6,430 SGD |
Acoustics Engineer | 6,890 SGD |
Assembly Engineering Technician | 5,680 SGD |
Assistant Chief Engineer | 8,200 SGD |
|
Associate Engineer | 6,660 SGD |
AutoCAD Drafter | 4,230 SGD |
Autocad Operator | 4,620 SGD |
Automation Engineer | 7,620 SGD |
Automation Engineer | 7,350 SGD |
Avionic System Support Engineer | 6,640 SGD |
Biochemical Engineer | 6,780 SGD |
BMS Engineer | 6,570 SGD |
Bridge and Lock Tender | 3,680 SGD |
Broadcast Engineer | 6,790 SGD |
CAD Design Engineer | 7,410 SGD |
CAD Designer | 4,470 SGD |
CAE Engineer | 6,900 SGD |
Ceramics Engineer | 6,690 SGD |
Chemical Engineer | 7,310 SGD |
Civil Drafter | 4,400 SGD |
Civil Engineer | 7,520 SGD |
Civil Site Engineer | 7,020 SGD |
Civil Technician | 4,130 SGD |
Cognitive Engineer | 6,840 SGD |
Commissioning Engineer | 6,760 SGD |
Communications Engineer | 7,460 SGD |
Condition Monitoring Engineer | 6,340 SGD |
Contract Associate Engineer | 6,910 SGD |
Contract Engineer | 6,880 SGD |
Control Systems Engineer | 6,850 SGD |
Controls Engineer | 7,070 SGD |
Controls Software Engineer | 6,110 SGD |
Corrosion Engineer | 6,740 SGD |
Design Engineer | 7,430 SGD |
Director of Engineering | 13,900 SGD |
Drafter | 4,310 SGD |
Drafting Manager | 7,900 SGD |
Drilling Engineer | 7,040 SGD |
Drilling Foreman | 2,060 SGD |
Electrical Draughtsman | 3,570 SGD |
Electrical Engineer | 7,920 SGD |
Electrical Engineering Manager | 10,300 SGD |
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 7,710 SGD |
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 3,750 SGD |
Energy Engineer | 7,470 SGD |
Engine Assembler | 3,040 SGD |
Engineer | 7,560 SGD |
Engineering Account Manager | 8,450 SGD |
Engineering Chief Designer | 8,000 SGD |
Engineering Consultant | 10,100 SGD |
Engineering Key Account Manager | 9,830 SGD |
Engineering Lab Technician | 7,010 SGD |
Engineering Manager | 9,950 SGD |
Engineering Planning Manager | 10,300 SGD |
Engineering Production Manager | 13,200 SGD |
Engineering Project Analyst | 8,540 SGD |
Engineering Project Coordinator | 8,350 SGD |
Engineering Project Director | 15,100 SGD |
Engineering Project Leader | 8,900 SGD |
Engineering Project Manager | 9,760 SGD |
Engineering Research and Development Manager | 10,900 SGD |
Engineering Safety Coordinator | 5,300 SGD |
Engineering Sales Manager | 9,250 SGD |
Engineering Technician | 5,410 SGD |
Engineering Technologist | 5,540 SGD |
Environmental Engineer | 6,990 SGD |
Equipment Engineer | 6,480 SGD |
Equipment Engineering Manager | 9,320 SGD |
Estimator | 6,070 SGD |
Fabrication Specialist | 5,060 SGD |
Fabricator | 3,240 SGD |
Facade Engineer | 7,230 SGD |
Fiber Analyst | 3,900 SGD |
Field Engineer | 7,320 SGD |
Field Engineering Manager | 11,900 SGD |
Fire Engineer | 7,080 SGD |
Fitter and Turner | 2,250 SGD |
Forestry Strategic Planner | 8,410 SGD |
Generation Engineer | 6,970 SGD |
Genetic Engineer | 7,860 SGD |
Geological Engineer | 7,380 SGD |
Geotechnical Engineer | 7,440 SGD |
Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 3,690 SGD |
Highway Engineer | 6,940 SGD |
HSE Professional | 6,470 SGD |
Human Machine Interface Engineer | 6,300 SGD |
HVAC Engineer | 7,380 SGD |
HVAC Supervisor | 6,740 SGD |
Industrial Engineer | 6,650 SGD |
Industrial Engineering Technologist | 6,920 SGD |
Instrument Engineer | 6,680 SGD |
Instrument Technician | 3,730 SGD |
Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 6,680 SGD |
Instrumentation Designer | 6,290 SGD |
Instrumentation Engineer | 6,790 SGD |
Instrumentation Manager | 7,330 SGD |
Irrigation Engineer | 6,680 SGD |
Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 7,340 SGD |
Locomotive Engineer | 6,650 SGD |
Maintenance Engineer | 6,420 SGD |
Maintenance Fitter | 2,500 SGD |
Maintenance Manager | 7,130 SGD |
Manufacturing Engineer | 6,560 SGD |
Marine Engineer | 6,820 SGD |
Materials Engineer | 6,620 SGD |
Materials Researcher | 6,620 SGD |
Materials Technician | 5,120 SGD |
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 7,530 SGD |
Mechanical Design Engineer | 7,650 SGD |
Mechanical Designer | 6,170 SGD |
Mechanical Engineer | 7,920 SGD |
Mechanical Engineering Manager | 10,400 SGD |
Mechanical Inspector | 6,840 SGD |
Mechatronics Engineer | 7,530 SGD |
Mining Engineer | 6,740 SGD |
Nanotechnology Engineer | 7,820 SGD |
Natural Language Processing Engineer | 8,060 SGD |
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 8,020 SGD |
Optical Engineer | 6,760 SGD |
Optical Instrument Assembler | 3,510 SGD |
PCB Assembler | 2,660 SGD |
Photonics Engineer | 7,830 SGD |
Photonics Technician | 6,360 SGD |
Pipeline Engineer | 6,270 SGD |
Piping Designer | 3,700 SGD |
Piping Engineer | 6,220 SGD |
Planning Engineer | 7,200 SGD |
Pressure Vessel Inspector | 3,490 SGD |
Principal Cost Engineer | 7,080 SGD |
Principal Engineer | 6,850 SGD |
Principal Support Engineer | 7,540 SGD |
Process Engineer | 7,240 SGD |
Process Operator | 4,080 SGD |
Product Development Engineer | 7,580 SGD |
Product Development Technician | 5,080 SGD |
Product Engineer | 7,550 SGD |
Product Safety Engineer | 6,770 SGD |
Production Engineer | 7,080 SGD |
Project Engineer | 7,650 SGD |
Proposal Manager | 9,210 SGD |
Purchasing Engineer | 6,490 SGD |
Quality Assurance Engineer | 7,130 SGD |
Rail Engineer | 7,220 SGD |
Regional Field Engineer | 7,370 SGD |
Remote Sensing Engineer | 7,390 SGD |
Robotics Engineer | 8,230 SGD |
Robotics Technician | 5,930 SGD |
Safety Engineer | 7,130 SGD |
Safety Inspector | 5,410 SGD |
Safety Manager | 8,800 SGD |
Safety Officer | 3,540 SGD |
Sales Engineer | 7,250 SGD |
Scheduling Engineer | 6,270 SGD |
Security Engineer | 7,250 SGD |
Service Engineer | 7,320 SGD |
Smart Home Engineer | 7,590 SGD |
Solar Engineer | 7,310 SGD |
Staff Engineer | 6,960 SGD |
Static Equipment Engineer | 7,040 SGD |
Stationary Engineer | 6,550 SGD |
Stress Engineer | 6,840 SGD |
Structural Analysis Engineer | 7,180 SGD |
Structural Designer | 6,460 SGD |
Structural Engineer | 7,150 SGD |
Structural Technician | 4,670 SGD |
Subsea Engineer | 8,410 SGD |
Supply Chain Specialist | 7,040 SGD |
Surveyor | 5,270 SGD |
Technical Affairs Officer | 3,560 SGD |
Technical Assistant | 3,510 SGD |
Technical Engineer | 6,120 SGD |
Technical Support Engineer | 6,340 SGD |
Tender Engineer | 6,230 SGD |
Test Development Engineer | 7,240 SGD |
Test Engineer | 6,710 SGD |
Transportation Engineer | 6,740 SGD |
Urban Engineer | 6,910 SGD |
Validation Engineer | 6,330 SGD |
Verification Engineer | 6,640 SGD |
Wastewater Engineer | 6,680 SGD |
Wind Energy Engineer | 7,430 SGD |
Wind Energy Operations Manager | 9,680 SGD |
Wireless Engineer | 7,920 SGD |
Work Planner | 5,160 SGD |
Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore
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5% of people earn
7,100 SGD or more
10% of people earn
5,870 to 7,100 SGD
20% of people earn
3,160 SGD or less
65% of people earn
3,160 to 5,870 SGD
Minimum Salary 2,260 SGD |
Median 6,170 SGD |
Maximum 15,100 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 Engineering in Singapore range from 2,260 SGD (starting average salary) to 15,100 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 Engineering is 6,170 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 Engineering in Singapore earn less than 4,620 SGD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 7,640 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 Engineering in Singapore. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,160 SGD to 5,870 SGD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,160 SGD mark, while 10% ranged from 5,870 SGD to 7,100 SGD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,100 SGD or higher.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
Share This Chart Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-by-experience.jpg 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 Engineering 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. ”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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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 Engineering 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 / Engineering / Singapore
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Male | | 7,330 SGD |
Female | -5% | 6,980 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 / Engineering / Singapore
How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?
Professionals working in Engineering in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.
Share This Chart Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/singapore/engineering/annual-salary-increment-rate-singapore-engineering.jpg 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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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
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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 / Engineering / Singapore
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50% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 50% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | | 50% |
No Bonus | | 50% |
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: 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 / Engineering / Singapore
41 SGD
per hour The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Singapore is 41 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 Engineering in Singapore is 13 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 Engineering in Singapore?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 6,170 SGD and 7,640 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 Engineering in Singapore ranges from 2,260 SGD to 4,620 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