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Chemist Average Salary in Singapore 2024

How much money does a person working as Chemist make in Singapore?


Average Monthly Salary
16,400 SGD
( 197,000 SGD yearly)

LOW
8,530
SGD
AVERAGE
16,400
SGD
HIGH
25,100
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 as Chemist in Singapore typically earns around 16,400 SGD. Salaries range from 8,530 SGD (lowest) to 25,100 SGD (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Chemist salaries in Singapore vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Chemist Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

Median and salary distribution Singapore Chemist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
14,900 SGD or more
10% of people earn
13,200 to 14,900 SGD
20% of people earn
9,660 SGD or less
65% of people earn
9,660 to 13,200 SGD
Minimum Salary
8,530 SGD
Median
14,900 SGD
Maximum
25,100 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 for the position Chemist in Singapore range from 8,530 SGD (starting salary) to 25,100 SGD (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 14,900 SGD, half of the professionals who work as Chemist in Singapore earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Chemist in Singapore earn less than 12,400 SGD, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 16,900 SGD while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Chemist in Singapore compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 9,660 SGD to 13,200 SGD. About 20% of salaries are below the 9,660 SGD mark, while 10% fall within the range of 13,200 SGD to 14,900 SGD. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 14,900 SGD.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Chemist / Singapore

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
9,690 SGD
2 - 5 Years+34%
13,000 SGD
5 - 10 Years+30%
16,900 SGD
10 - 15 Years+21%
20,500 SGD
15 - 20 Years+9%
22,400 SGD
20+ Years+5%
23,500 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Singapore Chemist
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Chemist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 9,690 SGD.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 13,000 SGD, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 16,900 SGD, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 20,500 SGD, 21% 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 22,400 SGD, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 23,500 SGD, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Chemist / Singapore

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Chemist.

Bachelor's Degree
12,500 SGD
Master's Degree+24%
15,500 SGD
PhD+60%
24,800 SGD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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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 salaries by education level for the position Chemist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 12,500 SGD.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 15,500 SGD, 24% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 24,800 SGD, 60% more than the previous level.



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.

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 to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. 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

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Chemist / Singapore

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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? For the people who work as Chemist in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
16,900 SGD
Female-5%
16,000 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 / Chemist / Singapore

How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working as Chemist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Chemist in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

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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

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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 / Chemist / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Chemist
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44% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Chemist / Singapore


95 SGD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Chemist in Singapore is 95 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 as Chemist in Singapore is 49 SGD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

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3D Lab Technologist7,410 SGD-55%
3D Printing Specialist7,170 SGD-56%
Algorithm Developer9,870 SGD-40%
Analytical Chemist15,200 SGD-7%
Anthropologist11,100 SGD-32%
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Astronomer18,300 SGD+12%
Atmospheric and Space Scientist14,900 SGD-9%
Behavior Analyst10,400 SGD-37%
Behavior Intervention Specialist11,400 SGD-31%
Behavior Specialist10,500 SGD-36%
Biochemist17,300 SGD+5%
Biofuels Processing Technician6,760 SGD-59%
Biofuels Production Manager11,900 SGD-27%
Biologist17,500 SGD+7%
Biomedical Laboratory Officer6,540 SGD-60%
Biomedical Scientist16,900 SGD+3%
Biophysicist16,500 SGD+1%
Chemical Engineer8,180 SGD-50%
Chemical Technologist7,860 SGD-52%
Chemist16,400 SGD-0%
Chief Robotics Integration Officer12,400 SGD-24%
Chief Technologist14,700 SGD-10%
Climate Change Analyst10,300 SGD-37%
Clinical Laboratory Scientist16,300 SGD-1%
Computer Scientist12,300 SGD-25%
Conservation Scientist13,900 SGD-15%
Data Science Specialist9,880 SGD-40%
Data Scientist13,400 SGD-18%
DNA Analyst16,700 SGD+2%
Ecologist12,100 SGD-26%
Economic Development Specialist12,200 SGD-26%
Flavourist5,390 SGD-67%
Food Scientist11,300 SGD-31%
Forensic Scientist13,800 SGD-16%
Formulation Technologist6,470 SGD-61%
Fraud Investigator7,810 SGD-52%
Genomics Scientist16,900 SGD+3%
Geographer9,210 SGD-44%
Geographic Information Systems Technician5,870 SGD-64%
Geological Data Technician5,770 SGD-65%
Geological Technician7,000 SGD-57%
Geologist14,400 SGD-12%
Geomatics Scientist13,800 SGD-16%
Geophysical Data Technician5,420 SGD-67%
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist12,500 SGD-24%
Global Technical Lead16,800 SGD+2%
Hydrologist11,600 SGD-29%
Industrial Ecologist11,800 SGD-28%
Intelligence Analyst10,200 SGD-38%
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect8,460 SGD-48%
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst8,780 SGD-46%
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant9,330 SGD-43%
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer7,780 SGD-53%
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist8,330 SGD-49%
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst6,680 SGD-59%
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst6,880 SGD-58%
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist7,760 SGD-53%
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician6,540 SGD-60%
Knowledge Management Specialist8,630 SGD-47%
Lab Analyst7,040 SGD-57%
Lab Manager12,200 SGD-26%
Lab Technician5,020 SGD-69%
Laboratory Manager12,200 SGD-26%
Laboratory Researcher8,050 SGD-51%
Laboratory Technician5,280 SGD-68%
Life Sciences Analyst11,100 SGD-32%
Life Scientist13,400 SGD-18%
Marine Architect10,600 SGD-35%
Marine Biologist11,900 SGD-27%
Marine Superintendent6,910 SGD-58%
Materials Analyst7,260 SGD-56%
Materials Scientist12,800 SGD-22%
Mathematician13,500 SGD-18%
Medical Scientist17,800 SGD+9%
Metallurgist12,100 SGD-26%
Meteorologist12,100 SGD-26%
Microbiologist17,700 SGD+8%
Natural Language Processing Researcher10,900 SGD-34%
Natural Resource Specialist9,830 SGD-40%
Natural Resources Analyst10,600 SGD-35%
Natural Sciences Manager16,300 SGD-1%
Neurotechnology Specialist14,900 SGD-9%
Nuclear Engineer18,000 SGD+10%
Physical Scientist13,400 SGD-18%
Physicist16,400 SGD-0%
Political Scientist12,600 SGD-23%
Polygraph Examiner4,430 SGD-73%
Polysomnographic Technologist7,550 SGD-54%
Product Development Scientist13,500 SGD-18%
Quantitative Research Analyst11,400 SGD-31%
Quantitative Researcher11,400 SGD-31%
Quantum Algorithm Developer10,000 SGD-39%
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Quantum Computing Ethics Officer8,480 SGD-48%
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Radiation Protection Specialist9,180 SGD-44%
Refrigeration Technician3,810 SGD-77%
Research Scientist12,300 SGD-25%
Risk Safety Engineer7,320 SGD-55%
Robotics Architect9,800 SGD-40%
Scientific Photographer7,520 SGD-54%
Scientific Programmer10,600 SGD-35%
Scientist11,500 SGD-30%
Service Engineer7,440 SGD-55%
Service Technician4,860 SGD-70%
Social Science Research Assistant6,720 SGD-59%
Social Scientist12,400 SGD-24%
Sociologist11,900 SGD-27%
Soil Scientist11,000 SGD-33%
Statistical Analyst7,520 SGD-54%
Statistical Assistant5,460 SGD-67%
Statistician11,500 SGD-30%
Survey Analyst7,110 SGD-57%
Survey Researcher6,590 SGD-60%
Surveying and Mapping Technician4,470 SGD-73%
Team Leader10,500 SGD-36%
Technical Manager12,000 SGD-27%
Technical Officer4,910 SGD-70%
Technical Service Director16,000 SGD-2%
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist7,410 SGD-55%
Technical Services Research and Development Manager16,800 SGD+2%
Technical Services Research Associate8,660 SGD-47%
Technical Services Research Coordinator8,890 SGD-46%
Technician4,890 SGD-70%
Water Ecologist13,600 SGD-17%
Wearable Technology Developer8,500 SGD-48%
Wearables Specialist7,260 SGD-56%
Wildlife Biologist12,200 SGD-26%

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 for the job title Chemist in Singapore?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 14,900 SGD and 16,900 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 a careers like Chemist in Singapore ranges from 8,530 SGD to 12,400 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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