Oral Answer to PQ on Income of PME

NOTICE PAPER NO. 673 OF 2026 FOR THE SITTING ON 7 APRIL 2026
QUESTION NO. 1855 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan

To ask the Minister for Manpower what is the current 10th, 20th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 80th percentile of the gross monthly income from work (excluding employer CPF) of full-time employed Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs), excluding Associate Professionals & Technicians (APTs).

Answer:

In 2025, the gross monthly income from employment, excluding employer CPF contributions, of full-time employed resident Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) was about $4,500 at the 10th percentile, $5,400 at the 20th percentile, and $6,000 at the 25th percentile. The median income is $8,400. At the higher end, incomes were about $12,100 at the 75th percentile and $13,900 at the 80th percentile.