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Engineering Average Salaries in Singapore 2024

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

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer6,430 SGD
Acoustics Engineer6,890 SGD
Assembly Engineering Technician5,680 SGD
Assistant Chief Engineer8,200 SGD
Associate Engineer6,660 SGD
AutoCAD Drafter4,230 SGD
Autocad Operator4,620 SGD
Automation Engineer7,620 SGD
Automation Engineer7,350 SGD
Avionic System Support Engineer6,640 SGD
Biochemical Engineer6,780 SGD
BMS Engineer6,570 SGD
Bridge and Lock Tender3,680 SGD
Broadcast Engineer6,790 SGD
CAD Design Engineer7,410 SGD
CAD Designer4,470 SGD
CAE Engineer6,900 SGD
Ceramics Engineer6,690 SGD
Chemical Engineer7,310 SGD
Civil Drafter4,400 SGD
Civil Engineer7,520 SGD
Civil Site Engineer7,020 SGD
Civil Technician4,130 SGD
Cognitive Engineer6,840 SGD
Commissioning Engineer6,760 SGD
Communications Engineer7,460 SGD
Condition Monitoring Engineer6,340 SGD
Contract Associate Engineer6,910 SGD
Contract Engineer6,880 SGD
Control Systems Engineer6,850 SGD
Controls Engineer7,070 SGD
Controls Software Engineer6,110 SGD
Corrosion Engineer6,740 SGD
Design Engineer7,430 SGD
Director of Engineering13,900 SGD
Drafter4,310 SGD
Drafting Manager7,900 SGD
Drilling Engineer7,040 SGD
Drilling Foreman2,060 SGD
Electrical Draughtsman3,570 SGD
Electrical Engineer7,920 SGD
Electrical Engineering Manager10,300 SGD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist7,710 SGD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler3,750 SGD
Energy Engineer7,470 SGD
Engine Assembler3,040 SGD
Engineer7,560 SGD
Engineering Account Manager8,450 SGD
Engineering Chief Designer8,000 SGD
Engineering Consultant10,100 SGD
Engineering Key Account Manager9,830 SGD
Engineering Lab Technician7,010 SGD
Engineering Manager9,950 SGD
Engineering Planning Manager10,300 SGD
Engineering Production Manager13,200 SGD
Engineering Project Analyst8,540 SGD
Engineering Project Coordinator 8,350 SGD
Engineering Project Director15,100 SGD
Engineering Project Leader8,900 SGD
Engineering Project Manager9,760 SGD
Engineering Research and Development Manager10,900 SGD
Engineering Safety Coordinator5,300 SGD
Engineering Sales Manager9,250 SGD
Engineering Technician5,410 SGD
Engineering Technologist5,540 SGD
Environmental Engineer6,990 SGD
Equipment Engineer6,480 SGD
Equipment Engineering Manager9,320 SGD
Estimator6,070 SGD
Fabrication Specialist5,060 SGD
Fabricator3,240 SGD
Facade Engineer7,230 SGD
Fiber Analyst3,900 SGD
Field Engineer7,320 SGD
Field Engineering Manager11,900 SGD
Fire Engineer7,080 SGD
Fitter and Turner2,250 SGD
Forestry Strategic Planner8,410 SGD
Generation Engineer6,970 SGD
Genetic Engineer7,860 SGD
Geological Engineer7,380 SGD
Geotechnical Engineer7,440 SGD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic3,690 SGD
Highway Engineer6,940 SGD
HSE Professional6,470 SGD
Human Machine Interface Engineer6,300 SGD
HVAC Engineer7,380 SGD
HVAC Supervisor6,740 SGD
Industrial Engineer6,650 SGD
Industrial Engineering Technologist6,920 SGD
Instrument Engineer6,680 SGD
Instrument Technician3,730 SGD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer6,680 SGD
Instrumentation Designer6,290 SGD
Instrumentation Engineer6,790 SGD
Instrumentation Manager7,330 SGD
Irrigation Engineer6,680 SGD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer7,340 SGD
Locomotive Engineer6,650 SGD
Maintenance Engineer6,420 SGD
Maintenance Fitter2,500 SGD
Maintenance Manager7,130 SGD
Manufacturing Engineer6,560 SGD
Marine Engineer6,820 SGD
Materials Engineer6,620 SGD
Materials Researcher6,620 SGD
Materials Technician5,120 SGD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer7,530 SGD
Mechanical Design Engineer7,650 SGD
Mechanical Designer6,170 SGD
Mechanical Engineer7,920 SGD
Mechanical Engineering Manager10,400 SGD
Mechanical Inspector6,840 SGD
Mechatronics Engineer7,530 SGD
Mining Engineer6,740 SGD
Nanotechnology Engineer7,820 SGD
Natural Language Processing Engineer8,060 SGD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer8,020 SGD
Optical Engineer6,760 SGD
Optical Instrument Assembler3,510 SGD
PCB Assembler2,660 SGD
Photonics Engineer7,830 SGD
Photonics Technician6,360 SGD
Pipeline Engineer6,270 SGD
Piping Designer3,700 SGD
Piping Engineer6,220 SGD
Planning Engineer7,200 SGD
Pressure Vessel Inspector3,490 SGD
Principal Cost Engineer7,080 SGD
Principal Engineer6,850 SGD
Principal Support Engineer7,540 SGD
Process Engineer7,240 SGD
Process Operator4,080 SGD
Product Development Engineer7,580 SGD
Product Development Technician5,080 SGD
Product Engineer7,550 SGD
Product Safety Engineer6,770 SGD
Production Engineer7,080 SGD
Project Engineer7,650 SGD
Proposal Manager9,210 SGD
Purchasing Engineer6,490 SGD
Quality Assurance Engineer7,130 SGD
Rail Engineer7,220 SGD
Regional Field Engineer7,370 SGD
Remote Sensing Engineer7,390 SGD
Robotics Engineer8,230 SGD
Robotics Technician5,930 SGD
Safety Engineer7,130 SGD
Safety Inspector5,410 SGD
Safety Manager8,800 SGD
Safety Officer3,540 SGD
Sales Engineer7,250 SGD
Scheduling Engineer6,270 SGD
Security Engineer7,250 SGD
Service Engineer7,320 SGD
Smart Home Engineer7,590 SGD
Solar Engineer7,310 SGD
Staff Engineer6,960 SGD
Static Equipment Engineer7,040 SGD
Stationary Engineer6,550 SGD
Stress Engineer6,840 SGD
Structural Analysis Engineer7,180 SGD
Structural Designer6,460 SGD
Structural Engineer7,150 SGD
Structural Technician4,670 SGD
Subsea Engineer8,410 SGD
Supply Chain Specialist7,040 SGD
Surveyor5,270 SGD
Technical Affairs Officer3,560 SGD
Technical Assistant3,510 SGD
Technical Engineer6,120 SGD
Technical Support Engineer6,340 SGD
Tender Engineer6,230 SGD
Test Development Engineer7,240 SGD
Test Engineer6,710 SGD
Transportation Engineer6,740 SGD
Urban Engineer6,910 SGD
Validation Engineer6,330 SGD
Verification Engineer6,640 SGD
Wastewater Engineer6,680 SGD
Wind Energy Engineer7,430 SGD
Wind Energy Operations Manager9,680 SGD
Wireless Engineer7,920 SGD
Work Planner5,160 SGD


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

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

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?

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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.

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.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education 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 multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

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

Salary comparison by gender Singapore Engineering monthly
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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? In the field of Engineering in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

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.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore Engineering
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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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Singapore
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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

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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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 / Engineering / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Engineering
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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 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.

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


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