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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Singapore 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Singapore?


Average Monthly Salary
5,820 SGD
( 69,800 SGD yearly)

LOW
2,140
SGD
AVERAGE
5,820
SGD
HIGH
15,700
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore typically earns around 5,820 SGD. Salaries range from 2,140 SGD (lowest average) to 15,700 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager8,850 SGD
All Rounder3,110 SGD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper2,310 SGD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller4,410 SGD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director9,990 SGD
Assistant Hospitality Manager11,100 SGD
Assistant Storekeeper2,060 SGD
Assistant Tour Manager4,970 SGD
Baker and Pastrycook2,860 SGD
Bakery Manager5,900 SGD
Bakery Superintendent4,090 SGD
Banquet Captain2,990 SGD
Banquet Manager4,320 SGD
Banquet Server2,680 SGD
Bar Attendant2,700 SGD
Bar Manager5,200 SGD
Bar Supervisor3,570 SGD
Barista3,040 SGD
Bartender3,180 SGD
Bellman2,400 SGD
Beverage Manager6,460 SGD
Bistro Attendant2,660 SGD
Buffet Chef4,740 SGD
Buffet Host2,610 SGD
Buffet Manager5,800 SGD
Butcher and Slaughterer2,170 SGD
Cafeteria Assistant2,800 SGD
Cafeteria Manager4,920 SGD
Cafeteria Supervisor3,560 SGD
Cake Decorator3,110 SGD
Casino Shift Manager8,960 SGD
Chain Store Customer Support4,380 SGD
Chef4,940 SGD
Chef De Cuisine7,100 SGD
Club Manager9,250 SGD
Cluster Director11,900 SGD
Cluster Revenue Manager9,320 SGD
Cocktail Server2,750 SGD
Coffee Shop Manager8,890 SGD
Concierge2,410 SGD
Confectionery Baker2,870 SGD
Conference and Sales Coordinator4,510 SGD
Conference Services Manager5,690 SGD
Cook4,200 SGD
Corporate Sous Chef6,850 SGD
Corporate Travel Consultant7,540 SGD
Croupier3,420 SGD
Culinary Assistant2,330 SGD
Culinary Associate2,320 SGD
Culinary Tour Guide6,540 SGD
Demi Chef5,020 SGD
Dietary Aide4,820 SGD
Dining Room Supervisor4,380 SGD
Dishwasher1,950 SGD
Duty Manager6,210 SGD
Events Coordinator3,750 SGD
Executive Chef5,670 SGD
Executive Pastry Chef4,570 SGD
Fast Food Cook3,950 SGD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor4,150 SGD
Fine Dining Cook6,940 SGD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef7,050 SGD
Fleet Manager12,000 SGD
Food and Beverage Manager9,890 SGD
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst6,370 SGD
Food Consultant8,110 SGD
Food Photographer5,060 SGD
Food Policy Analyst6,760 SGD
Food Safety Auditor6,270 SGD
Food Safety Compliance Manager7,230 SGD
Food Safety Coordinator5,970 SGD
Food Server2,640 SGD
Food Service Director9,890 SGD
Food Service Manager10,200 SGD
Food Service Sales6,360 SGD
Food Service Worker2,480 SGD
Food Stylist4,030 SGD
Food Sustainability Consultant7,080 SGD
Front Desk Agent2,950 SGD
Front Desk Clerk2,950 SGD
Front Office Manager5,590 SGD
Gastronomy Consultant5,690 SGD
Guest Service Executive8,230 SGD
Guest Service Representative3,480 SGD
Head Chef 5,810 SGD
Head Concierge3,990 SGD
Hospitality Director15,000 SGD
Hospitality Technology Specialist6,150 SGD
Hostess / Host3,050 SGD
Hotel Desk Clerk2,840 SGD
Hotel Maid2,060 SGD
Hotel Manager14,900 SGD
Hotel Revenue Manager8,650 SGD
Hotel Sales Manager10,400 SGD
Hotel Service Supervisor8,320 SGD
Hotel Staff2,650 SGD
Inventory Coordinator3,150 SGD
Kitchen Manager5,040 SGD
Kitchen Staff2,750 SGD
Kitchen Supervisor4,510 SGD
Line Cook4,430 SGD
Luggage Porter2,110 SGD
Molecular Gastronomist6,940 SGD
Motel Manager8,230 SGD
Pastry Chef4,180 SGD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant2,790 SGD
Personal Chef6,000 SGD
Production Operator4,330 SGD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator4,760 SGD
Receptionist2,880 SGD
Regional Restaurant Manager11,500 SGD
Restaurant Manager9,760 SGD
Restaurant Server2,520 SGD
Room Reservations Manager9,600 SGD
Room Service Manager9,080 SGD
Sous Chef5,410 SGD
Special Events Coordinator6,020 SGD
Supervisor of Food Services6,660 SGD
Sustainable Catering Coordinator5,840 SGD
Sustainable Tourism Consultant6,300 SGD
Tour Consultant7,400 SGD
Tour Guide4,970 SGD
Tour Manager6,690 SGD
Travel Agent4,980 SGD
Travel Consultant6,880 SGD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist6,070 SGD
Waiter / Waitress2,480 SGD
Wedding Planner7,950 SGD


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Singapore

Median and salary distribution Singapore Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,720 SGD or more
10% of people earn
6,340 to 7,720 SGD
20% of people earn
3,290 SGD or less
65% of people earn
3,290 to 6,340 SGD
Minimum Salary
2,140 SGD
Median
5,370 SGD
Maximum
15,700 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore range from 2,140 SGD (starting average salary) to 15,700 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 5,370 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore earn less than 4,130 SGD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,950 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,290 SGD to 6,340 SGD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,290 SGD mark, while 10% ranged from 6,340 SGD to 7,720 SGD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,720 SGD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Singapore

Salary comparison by gender Singapore Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
5,980 SGD
Female-5%
5,700 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Singapore

How much are annual salary increments in Singapore for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Singapore

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Singapore Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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69% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Singapore


34 SGD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore is 34 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore is 12 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,370 SGD and 6,950 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Singapore ranges from 2,140 SGD to 4,130 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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