Java Developer Average Salary in Singapore 2022
How much money does a Java Developer make in Singapore?
LOW
4,550
SGD AVERAGE
8,430
SGD HIGH
12,700
SGD
A person working as a Java Developer in Singapore typically earns around 8,430 SGD per month. Salaries range from 4,550 SGD (lowest) to 12,700 SGD (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Java Developer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Java Developer Salary Distribution in Singapore
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Java Developer salaries in Singapore range from 4,550 SGD per month (minimum salary) to 12,700 SGD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 7,760 SGD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Java Developer(s) are earning less than 7,760 SGD while the other half are earning more than 7,760 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 Java Developer(s) are earning less than 5,540 SGD while 75% of them are earning more than 5,540 SGD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Java Developer(s) are earning less than 9,420 SGD while 25% are earning more than 9,420 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
Java Developer 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 Java Developer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Java Developer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 5,290 SGD per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 6,680 SGD per month, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 8,800 SGD per month, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Java Developer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 10,400 SGD per month, 18% 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 11,500 SGD per month, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 12,200 SGD per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Java Developer average salary change by experience in Singapore
| 0 - 2 Years | 5,290 SGD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +26% | 6,680 SGD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +32% | 8,800 SGD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +18% | 10,400 SGD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +11% | 11,500 SGD |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 12,200 SGD |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Java Developer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Java Developer(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 Java Developer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Java Developer is 6,680 SGD per month.
While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 8,800 SGD per month, 32% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 12,100 SGD per month, 37% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.
Java Developer average salary difference by education level in Singapore
| Certificate or Diploma | 6,680 SGD | |
| Bachelor's Degree | +32% | 8,800 SGD |
| Master's Degree | +37% | 12,100 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
Java Developer 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 Java Developer employees in Singapore earn 5% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 8,620 SGD | |
| Female | -5% | 8,220 SGD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Singapore for all Careers
Java Developer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Singapore
How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for Java Developer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Java Developer
Java Developer(s) in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% 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 2021
| 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 2021. 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
Java Developer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Singapore
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Java Developer is considered to be a moderate 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.
48% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% 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 | 52% | |
| No Bonus | 48% |
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.
Java Developer Average Hourly Wage in Singapore
49 SGD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Singapore is 49 SGD. This means that the average Java Developer in Singapore earns approximately 49 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.
Java Developer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Java Developer is 9% more than that of Developers and Programmers. Also, Developers and Programmers salaries are 9% less than those of Information Technology.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
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| Android Developer | 7,400 SGD | -12% |
| Angular Developer | 6,730 SGD | -20% |
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| Avaloq Developer | 7,290 SGD | -14% |
| BizTalk Developer | 8,320 SGD | -1% |
| Build and Release Engineer | 7,010 SGD | -17% |
| Business Intelligence Developer | 8,590 SGD |  +2% |
| Business Objects Developer | 7,530 SGD | -11% |
| C# Developer | 8,570 SGD | +2% |
| C++ Developer | 8,600 SGD | +2% |
| CMS Developer | 6,420 SGD | -24% |
| Curam Developer | 6,320 SGD | -25% |
| Developer / Programmer | 7,950 SGD | -6% |
| Flash Developer | 6,800 SGD | -19% |
| Front End Developer | 6,540 SGD | -22% |
| Full Stack Developer | 7,630 SGD | -9% |
| Game Developer | 7,380 SGD | -12% |
| GIS Developer | 7,440 SGD | -12% |
| Graphical User Interface ( GUI ) Programmer | 6,880 SGD | -18% |
| Graphics Programmer | 6,500 SGD | -23% |
| Imaging Programmer | 6,850 SGD | -19% |
| IOS Developer | 8,730 SGD | +4% |
| Java Developer | 8,430 SGD | = |
| Javascript Developer | 7,490 SGD | -11% |
| Lead Developer | 9,100 SGD | +8% |
| Mobile Developer | 7,520 SGD | -11% |
| Multimedia Developer | 6,800 SGD | -19% |
| Nodejs Developer | 8,120 SGD | -4% |
| Oracle Developer | 8,450 SGD | +0% |
| Perl Developer | 6,570 SGD | -22% |
| PHP Developer | 6,840 SGD | -19% |
| Python Developer | 7,830 SGD | -7% |
| Remedy Developer | 6,120 SGD | -27% |
| Ruby Developer | 6,850 SGD | -19% |
| Salesforce Developer | 6,050 SGD | -28% |
| SAS Programmer | 6,860 SGD | -19% |
| Sharepoint Developer | 7,990 SGD | -5% |
| Software Development Manager | 10,600 SGD | +26% |
| Software QA Engineer | 7,350 SGD | -13% |
| Software Test Engineer | 6,910 SGD | -18% |
| Teradata Developer | 6,470 SGD | -23% |
| TIBCO Developer | 6,910 SGD | -18% |
| User Experience Designer | 6,930 SGD | -18% |
| VB Developer | 5,930 SGD | -30% |
| VB.NET Developer | 7,790 SGD | -8% |
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 |
