WAGES ARE LISTED IN SINGAPORE DOLLARS

Exchange rate as of April 2008 1.36 to the US$

Aerospace

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER
Basic: $2,540 - 3,492
Gross: $3,294 - 5,166

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,800 - 2,316
Gross: $2,345 - 3,577

INDUSTRIAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT ENGINEER
Basic: $4,234 - 7,260
Gross: $4,528 - 7,410

LICENSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEER
Basic: $1,735 - 4,140
Gross: $2,500 – 5000

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,663 - 2,495
Gross: $2,123 - 3,669

PRODUCTION PLANNER
Basic: $2,022 - 3,245
Gross: $2,565 - 4,077

UALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Basic: $4,000 - 6,379
Gross: $4,376 - 6,642

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC
Basic: $1,221 - 1,533
Gross: $1,577 - 2,310

WELDER
Basic: $970 - 1,724
Gross: $1,000 - 2,723

Biomedical

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

BIOCHEMIST
Basic: $2,650 - 3,838
Gross: $2,650 - 3,838

BIOLOGIST
Basic: $2,572 - 2,946
Gross: $3,022 - 3,396

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
Basic: $3,520 - 4,848
Gross: $3,520 - 4,928

PHARMACIST
Basic: $2,750 - 3,618
Gross: $2,810 - 4,225

PHARMACOLOGIST
Basic: $4,600 - 6,085
Gross: $4,800 - 6,085

PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Basic: $4,990 - 7,086
Gross: $5,213 - 7,881

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Basic: $2,050 - 3,630
Gross: $2,426 - 3,735

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
Basic: $3,670 - 6,518
Gross: $4,073 - 6,518

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

ASSEMBLER
Basic: $910 - 920
Gross: $1,305 - 1,705

QUALITY CHECKER & TESTER
Basic: $780 - 1,406
Gross: $1,129 - 1,736

Chemical

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Basic: $2,873 - 5,216
Gross: $3,285 - 6,390

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,861 - 2,781
Gross: $3,060 - 4,112

CHEMIST
Basic: $2,648 - 5,070
Gross: $3,102 - 5,335

PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Basic: $3,502 - 6,222
Gross: $4,168 - 6,966

PRODUCTION PLANNER
Basic: $2,855 - 5,165
Gross: $3,000 - 5,200

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Shift Team Leader)
Basic: $2,855 - 5,165
Gross: $3,000 - 5,200

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
Basic: $3,934 - 6,062
Gross: $4,097 - 6,362

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Basic: $4,842 - 7,756
Gross: $4,936 - 8,106

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

CHEMICAL PROCESSING PLANT OPERATOR
Basic: $1,100 - 1,765
Gross: $1,657 - 2,778

QUALITY CHECKER & TESTER
Basic: $780 - 1,406
Gross: $1,129 - 1,736

Community and Social Services

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

COUNSELOR
Non-Graduate: $1,400
Graduate: $1,800

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Basic: $2,096 - 2,837
Gross: $2,107 - 2,871

PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Basic: $2,200 - 3,047
Gross: $2,200 - 3,093

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER
Basic: $1,205 - 1,581
Gross: $1,231 - 1,630

PSYCHOLOGIST
Basic: $2,371 - 3,458
Gross: $2,371 - 3,458

SOCIAL WORKER
Basic: $1,360 - 1,735
Gross: $1,990 - 2,750

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL TEACHER
Basic: $1,360 - 1,735
Gross: $1,800 - 2,600

SPEECH THERAPIST
Basic: $2,437 - 3,365
Gross: $2,437 - 3,365

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

HEALTHCARE ATTENDANT / SINGAPOREAN
Basic: $989 - 1,168
Gross: $989 - 1,168

Electronics

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

BUYER
Basic: $1,900 - 3,140
Gross: $2,000 - 3,328

ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONICS DRAUGHTSMAN
Basic: $1,034 - 2,100
Gross: $1,759 - 2,278

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Basic: $3,103 - 4,590
Gross: $3,300 - 4,628

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,722 - 2,220
Gross: $2,336 - 3,197

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,433 - 2,158
Gross: $2,111 - 2,979

PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Basic: $3,377 - 4,805
Gross: $3,378 - 4,998

PRODUCTION PLANNER
Basic: $2,521 - 3,749
Gross: $2,640 - 3,998

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Basic: $4,840 - 7,000
Gross: $5,000 - 7,250

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Basic: $5,625 - 8,336
Gross: $5,690 - 8,638

SALES MANAGER
Basic: $4,212 - 6,078
Gross: $4,350 - 6,300

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS QUALITY CHECKER & TESTER
Basic: $ 780 - 1,089
Gross: $1,094 - 1,640

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT/ COMPONENT ASSEMBLER
Basic: $ 739 - 1,044
Gross: $1,018 - 1,637

STOREKEEPER
Basic: $1,350 - 1,917
Gross: $1,582 - 2,347

Finance

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

BANK OFFICER
Basic: $2,400 - 3,420
Gross: $2,530 - 3,549

CREDIT ANALYST
Basic: $2,452 - 6,667
Gross: $2,452 - 6,667

FINANCIAL ANALYST
Basic: $3,684 - 9,146
Gross: $4,600 - 14,500

FINANCIAL FUTURES DEALER & BROKER
Basic: $2,600 - 4,350
Gross: $2,773 - 4,625

FUND MANAGER
Basic: $7,500 - 20,417
Gross: $10,477 - 25,327

INSURANCE SALES AGENT & BROKER
Basic: $2,350 - 3,100
Gross: $1,725 - 2,956

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Basic: $4,250 - 7,740
Gross: $4,300 - 7,962

PERSONAL BANKER
Basic: $2,000 - 2,300
Gross: $2,450 - 6,350

PRIVATE BANKER
Basic: (Salary will be dependent on experience)
Gross: (Salary will be dependent on experience)

SECURITIES DEALER & BROKER
Basic: $2,600 - 6,167
Gross: $2,500 - 6,000

CLERICAL POSITIONS

INSURANCE/ UNDERWRITING CLERK
Basic: $1,600 - 2,065
Gross: $1,626 - 2,119

LEDGER & ACCOUNTS CLERK
Basic: $1,650 - 2,246
Gross: $1,700 - 2,547

OFFICE CLERK
Basic: $1,508 - 2,084
Gross: $1,557 - 2,310

Food & beverage

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

EXECUTIVE CHEF
Gross: $8,000 - 14,000

SOUPS CHEF
Gross: $3,000 - 4,000

PASTRY CHEF
Gross: $3,000 - 4,000

RESTAURANT MANAGER
Basic: $1,600 - 2,841
Gross: $1,700 - 2,912

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

CHEF DE PARTIE
Gross: $1,600 - 3,000

CAPTAIN
Basic: $1,600 - 1,919
Gross: $1,613 - 1,962

BARTENDER
Basic: $1,300 - 1,550
Gross: $1,403 - 1,624

WAITER/ WAITRESS
Basic: $ 781- 1,141
Gross: $ 800 - 1,219

COMMIS COOK
Basic: $ 700 - 1,050
Gross: $ 700 - 1,200

Government

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE (MX) (POLICY & STRATEGY, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT, OR SERVICE DELIVERY)
Starting Salary Range:
$1,737 - 2,410

ACCOUNTANT/ FINANCE & AUDIT EXECUTIVE
Starting Salary Range:
$1,737 - 2,410

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE
Starting Salary Range:
$1,737 - 2,410

FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER
Starting Salary Range:
$2,563 - 2,760

SENIOR UNIFORMED SERVICE OFFICER (CIVIL DEFENSE, IMMIGRATIONS & CHECKPOINT, NARCOTICS, POLICE & PRISON OFFICERS')
Starting Salary Range:
$2,180 - 2,630

TEACHER
Starting Salary Range:
$1,630 - 2,939

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Starting Salary:
$1,580

CORPORATE SUPPORT OFFICER
Starting Salary Range:
$1,008 - 1,218

OPERATION SUPPORT OFFICER
Starting Salary Range:
$818 – 885

JUNIOR UNIFORMED SERVICE OFFICER (CIVIL DEFENSE, IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINT, NARCOTICS, POLICE & PRISON OFFICERS)
Starting Salary Range:
$1,040 - 1,845

Nursing

REGISTERED NURSE
Salary Range:
$1,500 - 4,000

ENROLLED NURSE
Salary Range:
$1,150 - 2,900

HEALTH SCIENCES

PHARMACIST
Salary Range:
$2,400 - 4,500

DIETICIAN & PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST
Salary Range:
$2,200 - 4,500

PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Salary Range:
$1,700 - 4,500

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Salary Range:
$1,700 - 4,500

SPEECH THERAPIST
Salary Range:
$2,200 - 4,500

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHER
Salary Range:
$1,700 - 4,500

RADIATION THERAPIST
Salary Range:
$1,700 - 4,150

PROSTHETICS & ORTHODONTIST
Salary Range:
$2,200 - 3,800

PODIATRIST
Salary Range:
$2,200 - 4,150

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Salary Range:
$2,000 - 4,500

SUPPORT STAFF

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT / HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Salary Range:
$850 - 1,535

PATIENT SERVICE ASSISTANT / CLINIC ASSISTANT
Salary Range:
$850 - 1,535

HEALTHCARE ATTENDANT
Salary Range:
$750 - 1,175

THERAPY ASSISTANT
Salary Range:
$975 - 1,535

Hotel Industry

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER
Gross: $2,500 and above

DUTY MANAGER
Basic: $2,400 - 3,632
Gross: $2,700 - 3,964

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

BELL HOP
Gross: $800 - 950

FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Basic: $1,135 - 1,600
Gross: $1,339 - 1,700

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
Gross: $1,679 - 3,219
Gross: $1,973 - 3,219

HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT
Basic: $880 - 1,229
Gross: $1,071 - 1,496

SECURITY OFFICER
Gross: $995 - 1,450
Gross: $1,215 - 1,545

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,200 - 1,744
Gross: $1,294 - 1,753

CONCIERGE
$1500 and above

Infocomm

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Salary* Typical Annual Package: $250,000

MANAGEMENT

INFOCOMM PROJECT MANAGER
Salary Range
Basic: $4,998 - 7,325
Gross: $5,415 - 7,935

INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER
Salary* Typical Annual Package: $120,000

EXPERT

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
Salary* Typical Annual Package: $90,000

SECURITY ANALYST
Salary Range
Basic: $2,900 - 4,505
Gross: $2,950 - 5,270

SPECIALIST (MANAGEMENT)

IT MANAGER
Salary Range
Basic: $5,000 - 8,599
Gross: $5,000 - 8,860

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
Salary Range
Basic: $3,400 - 7,573
Gross: $3,700 - 7,959

SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL / BUSINESS DOMAIN)

NETWORK DESIGNER
Salary Range
Basic: $2,700 - 5,584
Gross: $2,877 - 5,659

SYSTEM ANALYST
Salary Range
Basic: $2,450 - 4,800
Gross: $2,650 - 4,857

ENTRANT

APPLICATION PROGRAMMER
Salary Range
Basic: $2,000 - 3,500
Gross: $2,120 - 3,750

Marine

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN ENGINEER
Basic: $2,400 - 3,100
Gross: $2,704 - 3,409

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Basic: $2,800 - 5,050
Gross: $3,200 - 5,640

INSTRUMENT ENGINEER
Basic: $2,937 - 6,650
Gross: $3,166 - 6,817

MARINE / MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Basic: $2,550 - 3,405
Gross: $2,550 - 4,111

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
Basic: $2,600 - 4,090
Gross: $2,769 - 4,301

TECHNICIAN - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Basic: $1,280 - 2,265
Gross: $1,910 - 2,661

PRODUCTION CRAFTSMEN & RELATED WORKERS

DRAUGHTSMAN
Basic: $1,585 - 2,320
Gross: $1,655 - 2,442

ELECTRICIAN
Basic: $1,100 - 1,400
Gross: $1,260 - 2,372

FOREMAN / SUPERVISOR (Electrical, Hull, Machinery, Painting/ Blasting, Piping/ Welding, Plant & Maintenance, Shipwright)
Basic: $1,600 - 2,500
Gross: $2,050 - 3,136

MACHINERY MECHANIC
Basic: $900 - 1,500
Gross: $1,200 - 2,489

PAINTER / BLASTER
Basic: $900 - 1,557
Gross: $1,200 - 1,557

PIPE FITTER
Basic: $900 - 1,500
Gross: $1,200 - 2,401

WELDER
Basic: $900 - 1,500
Gross: $1,200 - 2,103

Precision Engineering

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

BUYER
Basic: $1,900 - 3,140
Gross: $2,000 - 3,328

MACHINING & TOOLING TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,695 - 2,747
Gross: $2,142 - 3,447

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Basic: $2,470 - 3,029
Gross: $2,650 - 3,500

MANUFACTURING PLANT & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Basic: $3,550 - 5,534
Gross: $3,800 - 5,939

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Basic: $2,500 - 3,300
Gross: $2,655 - 3,676

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Basic: $1,550 - 2,406
Gross: $1,800 - 3,118

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Basic: $3,650 - 5,102
Gross: $3,852 - 5,316

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Basic: $4,742 - 7,971
Gross: $4,892 - 8,575

TOOL / MOULD DESIGNER
Basic: $1,800 - 2,552
Gross: $2,241 - 3,200

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

NUMERICAL CONTROL MACHINE SETTER-OPERATOR
Basic: $1,500 - 2,042
Gross: $2,016 - 2,974

PRECISION GRINDING MACHINE SETTER-OPERATOR
Basic: $1,291 - 2,080
Gross: $1,823 - 3,457

TOOL & DIE MAKER
Basic: $1,700 - 2,302
Gross: $2,274 - 3,012

Retail

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

BUYER
Basic: $2,015 - 4,000
Gross: $2,310 - 4,899

DISPLAY ARTIST
Basic: $1,300 - 2,360
Gross: $1,338 - 2,308

FLOOR / STORE MANAGER
Basic: $2,500 - 4,060
Gross: $2,695 - 4,249

SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Basic: $1,813 - 2,572
Gross: $1,902 - 2,713

NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

CASHIER
Basic: $800 - 1,078
Gross: $907 - 1,228

CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK
Basic: $1,200 - 1,550
Gross: $1,356 - 1,781

SALES SUPERVISOR
Basic: $1,234 - 1,771
Gross: $1,390 - 2,025

SHOP SALES ASSISTANT
Basic: $929 - 1,232
Gross: $1,100 - 1,721