Meeting and Event Manager Average Salary in Singapore 2023
How much money does a Meeting and Event Manager make in Singapore?
LOW
4,660
SGD AVERAGE
9,520
SGD HIGH
14,800
SGD
A person working as a Meeting and Event Manager in Singapore typically earns around 9,520 SGD per month. Salaries range from 4,660 SGD (lowest) to 14,800 SGD (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Meeting and Event Manager salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Meeting and Event Manager Salary Distribution in Singapore
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Meeting and Event Manager salaries in Singapore range from 4,660 SGD per month (minimum salary) to 14,800 SGD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 9,710 SGD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Meeting and Event Manager(s) are earning less than 9,710 SGD while the other half are earning more than 9,710 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 Meeting and Event Manager(s) are earning less than 6,470 SGD while 75% of them are earning more than 6,470 SGD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Meeting and Event Manager(s) are earning less than 12,500 SGD while 25% are earning more than 12,500 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
Meeting and Event Manager 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 Meeting and Event Manager salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Meeting and Event Manager with less than two years of experience makes approximately 5,530 SGD per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 7,110 SGD per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 9,810 SGD per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Meeting and Event Manager(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 12,100 SGD per month, 24% 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 13,000 SGD per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 13,900 SGD per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Meeting and Event Manager average salary change by experience in Singapore
| 0 - 2 Years | 5,530 SGD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 7,110 SGD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 9,810 SGD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 12,100 SGD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 13,000 SGD |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 13,900 SGD |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Meeting and Event Manager Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Meeting and Event Manager(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 Meeting and Event Manager salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Meeting and Event Manager is 6,900 SGD per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 7,920 SGD per month, 15% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 10,700 SGD per month, 35% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 13,400 SGD per month, 26% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Meeting and Event Manager average salary difference by education level in Singapore
| High School | 6,900 SGD | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +15% | 7,920 SGD |
| Bachelor's Degree | +35% | 10,700 SGD |
| Master's Degree | +26% | 13,400 SGD |
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 42,200 Singapore Dollar(s) to 127,000 Singapore Dollar(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Meeting and Event Manager 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 Meeting and Event Manager employees in Singapore earn 5% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 9,750 SGD | |
| Female | -5% | 9,250 SGD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers
Meeting and Event Manager Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Singapore
How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for Meeting and Event Manager(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Meeting and Event Manager
Meeting and Event Manager(s) in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 18 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 2022
| 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 2022. 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
Meeting and Event Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Singapore
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Meeting and Event Manager is considered to be a high 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.
17% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 83% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 83% | |
| No Bonus | 17% |
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. |
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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.
Meeting and Event Manager Average Hourly Wage in Singapore
55 SGD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Singapore is 55 SGD. This means that the average Meeting and Event Manager in Singapore earns approximately 55 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.
Meeting and Event Manager VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Meeting and Event Manager is 90% more 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 |  -2% |
| Administrative Aide | 3,250 SGD | -66% |
| Administrative Analyst | 6,070 SGD | -36% |
| Administrative Assistant | 4,200 SGD | -56% |
| Administrative Associate | 4,130 SGD | -57% |
| Administrative Manager | 6,330 SGD | -33% |
| Administrative Receptionist | 3,760 SGD | -60% |
| Board Secretary | 3,690 SGD | -61% |
| Central Office Operator | 3,930 SGD | -59% |
| Clerk | 2,740 SGD | -71% |
| Commercial Administrator | 5,590 SGD | -41% |
| Commissions Processor | 5,340 SGD | -44% |
| Conveyancing Secretary | 3,510 SGD | -63% |
| Document Controller | 3,630 SGD | -62% |
| Document Management Specialist | 4,910 SGD | -48% |
| Executive Assistant | 4,430 SGD | -53% |
| Executive Personal Assistant | 4,990 SGD | -48% |
| Executive Secretary | 4,400 SGD | -54% |
| Front Desk Attendant | 3,850 SGD | -60% |
| Front Desk Coordinator | 4,680 SGD | -51% |
| Front Desk Manager | 6,300 SGD | -34% |
| Group Services Manager | 10,800 SGD |  +13% |
| Head Receptionist | 4,720 SGD | -50% |
| Key Account Assistant | 4,550 SGD | -52% |
| Keyboard and Data Entry Operator | 2,550 SGD | -73% |
| Leasing Administrator | 4,980 SGD | -48% |
| Legal Secretary | 4,270 SGD | -55% |
| Librarian | 4,840 SGD | -49% |
| Mailroom Manager | 4,340 SGD | -54% |
| Management Support Secretary | 4,130 SGD | -57% |
| Master Programme Coordinator | 7,950 SGD | -16% |
| Medical Receptionist | 4,210 SGD | -56% |
| Meeting and Event Assistant | 4,380 SGD | -54% |
| Meeting and Event Manager | 9,520 SGD | +0% |
| Night Manager | 6,000 SGD | -37% |
| Office Administrator | 6,120 SGD | -36% |
| Office Assistant | 2,670 SGD | -72% |
| Office Manager | 7,290 SGD | -23% |
| Office Services Coordinator | 5,160 SGD | -46% |
| Operations Analyst | 8,460 SGD | -11% |
| Operations Manager | 10,200 SGD | +7% |
| Personal Assistant | 4,260 SGD | -55% |
| Planning Assistant | 4,990 SGD | -48% |
| Process Expert | 6,420 SGD | -33% |
| Program Coordinator | 5,670 SGD | -40% |
| Programme Assistant | 4,900 SGD | -49% |
| Project Administrator | 7,100 SGD | -25% |
| Project Coordinator | 9,100 SGD | -4% |
| Reception Team Lead | 5,300 SGD | -44% |
| Receptionist | 3,980 SGD | -58% |
| Records Officer | 3,260 SGD | -66% |
| Schedule Officer | 2,680 SGD | -72% |
| School Secretary | 3,670 SGD | -61% |
| Secretary | 3,710 SGD | -61% |
| Switchboard Operator | 3,390 SGD | -64% |
| Technical Program Manager | 9,090 SGD | -4% |
| Technical Project Manager | 9,400 SGD | -1% |
| Typist | 3,210 SGD | -66% |
| Wayleave Officer | 2,920 SGD | -69% |
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 |
