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Your 2026 Salary Guide for Singapore From Morgan McKinley

Compare the average salary in Singapore across major industries and ensure you are earning or paying fair market value. Our 2026 Singapore Salary Guide provides the deep-dive insights you need.

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Explore Major Market Trends From Our 2026 Singapore Salary Guide.

Delve into the expert insights from our specialist recruiter network to understand how the Singapore labour market is evolving in 2026.

A Pivot to Skills-Based Hiring Model

Organisations are using skills as a strategic differentiator. They are investing in experts in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability who can deliver immediate, measurable ROI.

Scaling for Agility Through the Contractor Economy

Workforce planning now hinges on a blended model, where permanent teams are supplemented by a high-impact contingent workforce. This contractor economy allows businesses to access niche expertise.

Targeted Pay and Rewards With Purpose

Candidates are now prioritising purpose-led benefits, hybrid flexibility, and a clear path for professional evolution over a monthly salary. Employers who lead with this will have a distinct advantage.

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Discover Salary Benchmarks in Singapore From Our Salary Guide.

Explore our latest findings on the average salary in Singapore for different roles in 2026. We analyse data from thousands of placements to bring you the following sector insights:

Frequently Asked Questions.

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The average monthly salary in Singapore for general workers is $1,650, according to Indeed. The average salary can vary depending on the role, experience, sector, and location.

A salary guide is a comprehensive report that provides salary benchmarks, market trends, and compensation data for various job roles across different industries and locations. It is usually created by industry experts and recruitment specialists who analyse data from thousands of professionals to offer an up-to-date snapshot of the job market.

Hiring managers use salary guides to build competitive compensation packages, plan budgets, and improve employee retention. For professionals, it acts as an essential resource for determining market value and negotiating starting salaries or pay rises.

The benchmarks provided in Morgan McKinley’s salary guides are powered by proprietary market intelligence rather than generic or third-party surveys. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, we derive our figures from:

  • Analysing thousands of job offers and placements managed by our offices over the past year
  • On-the-ground intelligence from our recruitment consultants who work daily within these specific sectors and understand current demand
  • Data from our annual surveys involving thousands of employers and professionals

This multi-layered approach ensures our data reflects the live market and gives an accurate representation of current compensation levels.

The annual salaries listed in the guide typically represent the base salary only. We focus on base salary to provide a consistent benchmark across different industries, as bonuses and benefits can vary significantly between companies.

However, for specific performance-driven roles (such as Sales), we recognise that variable pay is a core part of the compensation. Where possible, we have included both the base salary data and the data for on-target earnings (OTE).