Last year, we published an article revealing the salaries that Singaporean employees can expect when Kelly Services, global workforce solutions provider (aka HR firm), released their 2016 salary guide.
However, last November, The Straits Times revealed that “workers in Singapore can expect pay rises of about 2.9 per cent next year (2017), once inflation is taken into account”, according to a survey.
The figure is considerably less than the 4.3 per cent experienced in 2016, but Singapore’s expected 2.9 per cent is still higher than the Asia-Pacific average of 2.6 per cent.
While the 2017 salary guide has yet to be released, we decided to recalculate the figures from last year, and find out how much an employee should be paid with the expected increase of 2.9% this year.
Accounting
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary Range |
| Accounting Assistant | N’/ ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 2-4 | 2,058 – 3,293 |
| Accounts Officer | Diploma / Degree | 2-4 | 2,265 – 3,602 |
| Accounts Payable Specialist | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 2,675 – 3,910 |
| Senior Accounts Executive | Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 3,087 – 4,116 |
| Accounts Executive | Diploma / Degree | 2-4 | 2,881 – 3,602 |
| Accountant / Assistant Accountant | Degree | 3-6 | 3,601 -5,660 |
| Senior Accountant | Degree | 3-6 | 5,145 – 6,997 |
| Finance Executive | Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 3,190 – 4, 631 |
| Finance Analyst | Degree / Master | 3-6 | 4,116 – 5,660 |
| FP & A Analyst | Degree | 4-8 | 5,660 – 8,232 |
| Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager | Degree | 5-8 | 5,660 – 9,261 |
| FP & A Manager | Degree | 7-12 | 7, 203 – 10,805 |
| Finance Controller | Degree | 10-15 | 8,232 – 15,435 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Degree | 15-20 | 10,290 – 20,580 |
| Finance Director | Degree | 15-20 | 10, 290 – 20, 580 |
| Audit Internal Auditor / Manager | Degree | 5-8 | 5,145 – 8,541 |
| Internal Auditor / Director | Degree | 12-15 | 8,232 – 15,435 |
| Treasury Analyst / Senior Treasury Analyst | Degree | 3-6 | 4,631 – 7,718 |
Banking And Finance
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary Range |
| Compliance Analyst | Diploma / Degree | 1-3 | 3,087 – 4,631 |
| Compliance Manager | Degree / Master | 4-7 | 5,145 – 10,290 |
| Compliance Vice President | Degree / Master | 8-10 | 10,290 – 17,493 |
| Risk Analyst | Degree | 1-3 | 3,087 – 5,145 |
| Risk Manager | Degree / Master | 4-7 | 5,145 – 10,290 |
| Risk Vice President | Degree / Master | 8-10 | 10,290 – 17,493 |
| Settlements Analyst | Diploma / Degree | 1-3 | 3,087 – 5,145 |
| Settlements Manager | Degree / Master | 4-7 | 5,145 – 8,541 |
| Settlements Vice President | Degree / Master | 8-10 | 6, 894 – 12,039 |
| Trade Finance Operations Analyst | Diploma / Degree | 1-3 | 3,087 – 5,145 |
| Trade Finance Operations Manager | Degree / Master | 4-7 | 5,145 – 6,894 |
| Trade Finance Operations Vice President | Degree / Master | 8-10 | 6,894 – 12,039 |
| Sales Bancassurance | Diploma / Degree | 0-5 | 2,778 – 5,145 |
| Sales Relationship Manager | Degree | 8-16 | 3,602 – 5,660 |
Call Center
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Assistant / Executive | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 1-5 | 2,367 – 2,573 |
| Receptionist | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 1-6 | 2,161 – 3,190 |
| Telesales / Campaign Executive | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 1-5 | 2,264 – 3,602 |
| Reservations Sales Associate | Diploma / Degree | ‘1-5 | 2,264 – 3,396 |
| Processing Agent / Consultant | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | ‘1-5 | 2,264 – 3,602 |
| Customer Contact Consultant | Diploma | ‘1-5 | 2,470 – 3,602 |
| Customer Service Officer | Diploma / Degree | 1-6 | 2,367 – 3,602 |
| Customer Service Officer / Advisor (Foreign Speaking) | Degree | 2-6 | 3,602 – 5,145 |
Engineering and Technical Services
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Administration & Support Technical Trainer | Degree | 3-5 | 4,116 – 6,174 |
| Project Management Site Supervisor | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 3-5 | 2,881 – 3,138 |
| Project Management Senior Structure Foreman | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 3-5 | 3,087 – 4,630 |
| Project Management Planning Engineer | Degree / Master | 3-5 | 4,836 – 5,145 |
| Project Management Assistant Manager – Facilities | Degree | 3-5 | 5,145 – 6,174 |
| Project Management HSE Officer | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 4,116 – 6,997 |
| Project Management Project Engineer | Degree / Master | 3-10 | 3,704 – 8,232 |
| Chemical Process Technician | Degree / Master | 2-3 | 2,058 – 3,602 |
| Production Process Technician | Diploma / Degree | 2-3 | 1,914 – 3, 807 |
| Process Analytical Technology Technician | Degree | 2-3 | 3,241 – 4,219 |
| Process Service Technician | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 2,573 – 5,145 |
| Process Engineering Assistant / Engineer | Degree | 2-5 | 2,058 – 5,145 |
| Process Equipment Engineer | Degree | 2-5 | 2,367 – 6,174 |
| SPA Technical Lead Engineer | Degree | 3-5 | 5,145 – 8,232 |
| Civil Hydraulic Design Engineer | Degree | 2-5 | 4,836 – 5,145 |
| Civil Services Engineer | Degree | 2-5 | 5,145 – 8,541 |
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary Range |
| Mechanical Technician | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 2-8 | 2,264 – 2,315 |
| Precision Machinist | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 2-8 | 2,470 – 2,470 |
| Technical Service Specialist (Mechnical) | Diploma / Degree | 2-8 | 6,174 – 6,431 |
| Mechanical Engineer / Designer | Degree | 2-8 | 4,528 – 8,232 |
| Technical Consultant | Diploma / Degree | 2-8 | 8,232 – 8,232 |
| Maintenance Technician | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 2-5 | 2,574 – 4,116 |
| Maintenance Services Technician / Manager | Degree | 2-15 | 2,573 – 15,435 |
| Quality Assurance / Control Draftsman | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 4,116 – 5,145 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | Degree | 2-5 | 3,087 – 5,557 |
| Sales & Account Management Field Specialist | Degree | 2-5 | 3,293 – 5,145 |
| General Manager – Sales | Diploma / Degree | 5-10 | 6,071 – 16,052 |
Healthcare & Life Sciences
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Assistant Chemist / Chemist | Degree | 2-5 | 2,573 – 5,145 |
| Lab Technician / Assistant | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 2,470 – 4,116 |
| Staff Nurse | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 2,367 – 4,528 |
| Sample Coordinator | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 3,293 – 4,116 |
| Development Scientist | Degree / Master | 3-10 | 4,013 – 7,203 |
| Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Manager | Degree | 3-10 | 4,116 -12,348 |
| Manager, Distribution Services | Degree | 3-10 | 6,277 – 9,261 |
| Project Manager | Degree | 3-10 | 4,116 – 10,084 |
| Quality Lead / Manager | Degree | 5-10 | 6,174 – 10,290 |
| R&D Director | Degree / Master | 5-10 | 8,232 – 15,435 |
Human Resources
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Payroll Officer | Diploma / Degree | 1-3 | 2,573 – 3,087 |
| Human Resource Assistant | Diploma / Degree | 1-5 | 2,367 – 3,293 |
| Human Resource Executive | Diploma / Degree | 3-7 | 3,087 – 4,116 |
| Payroll Executive | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 2,881 – 4,116 |
| Human Resource Business Support Specialist | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 3,602 – 4,323 |
| Senior / Human Resource Generalist | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 3,602 – 5,145 |
| Human Resource Recruiter | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 3,087 – 5,145 |
| Human Resource Operations Analyst | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 4,116 – 5,145 |
| Assistant Human Resource Manager / Manager | Diploma / Degree | 5-10 | 4,116 – 6,380 |
| Learning & Development Supervisor / Manager | Degree | 8-15 | 5,660 – 7,203 |
| Section Leader, Talent Acquisition | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 3,910 – 7,718 |
| HR Manager | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 5,145 – 7,718 |
| Senior / Compensation Executive | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 4,116 – 8,232 |
| Human Resource Consultant | Degree | 7-12 | 7,460 – 8,232 |
| Human Resource Business Partner | Bachelor / Master | 8-15 | 6,894 – 11,113 |
| Regional Organisation Development Manager (APAC) | Degree | 10-20 | 12,451 – 15,435 |
Information Technology
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Application Develoment UAT Testers | Degree | 2-4 | 2,058 – 3,293 |
| Oracle Consultant | Degree | 2-4 | 2,264 – 3,602 |
| Application Consultant | Degree | 2-5 | 2,675 – 3,910 |
| Mobile Application Developers | Degree | 3-6 | 3,087 – 4,116 |
| OBIEE Developer | Degree | 2-4 | 2,881 – 4,116 |
| Web Developer / Web Master | Degree | 3-6 | 3,602 – 5,660 |
| .Net Developer | Degree | 3-6 | 5,145 – 6,997 |
| Release Engineer | Degree | 2-4 | 5,145 – 7,718 |
| Java Developer | Degree | 2-4 | 2,058 – 3,293 |
| Application Deployment and Support | Degree | 2-4 | 2,264 – 3,602 |
| Oracle Developer / Lead | Degree | 2-5 | 2,675 – 3,910 |
| Application Developer | Degree | 3-6 | 3,087 – 4,116 |
| Datawarehouse Developer | Degree | 2-4 | 2,881 – 4,116 |
| Test Analyst / Manager | Degree | 3-6 | 3,602 – 5,660 |
| Big Data / Hadoop Developer | Degree | 3-6 | 5,145 – 6,997 |
| Support Business Intelligence Developer | Degree | 4-10 | 5,351 – 9,467 |
| Associate Consultant / Senior Consultant | Degree | 2-10 | 2,675 – 10,290 |
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Data Analyst | Degree | 3-6 | 4,116 – 5,762 |
| Project Analyst | Degree | 2-6 | 3,602 – 5,917 |
| Mainframe Analyst | Degree | 4-8 | 4,939 – 5,968 |
| Business Process Expert | Degree | 6-8 | 6,174 – 7,718 |
| Business Analyst | Degree | 4-8 | 4,528 – 11,149 |
| Infrastructure Helpdesk Support / Engineer | Degree | 1-5 | 2,727 – 4,116 |
| Data Center Support Engineer / Engineer | Degree | 4-8 | 3,559 – 6,277 |
| Windows Administrator | Degree | 4-9 | 3,602 – 6,689 |
| Infrastructure Lead | Degree | 6-11 | 5,865 – 7,203 |
| Voice Network Support Analyst | Degree | 4-8 | 2,778 – 7,820 |
| Unix Administrator | Degree | 4-9 | 4,116 – 8,232 |
| Database Administrator | Degree | 4-9 | 3,910 – 8,438 |
| Cloud Support Engineer | Degree | 6-10 | 7,409 – 9,776 |
| IT Security Consultants | Degree | 6-10 | 7,203 – 10,290 |
| DevOps Specialist | Degree | 4-9 | 6,689 – 9,776 |
| Infrastructure Manager | Degree | 9-15 | 7,203 – 12,513 |
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Operations & Service Management Manager | Degree | 7-14 | 5,557 – 8,026 |
| Project Manager | Degree | 8-16 | 6,689 – 10,290 |
| Business Development Product Sales Engineer | Degree | 4-9 | 4,939 – 8,026 |
| Solutions Sales Manager | Degree | 6-12 | 6,689 – 11,525 |
| Senior Account Director Masters | Masters | 11-20 | 12,348 – 22,638 |
| Finance IT Banking Business Analyst | Degree | 4-8 | 5,660 – 8,026 |
| Finance IT Application Developer | Degree | 5-10 | 5,660 – 8,644 |
| RAD Developer | Degree | 5-12 | 7,512 – 10,805 |
| Project Manager (Finance IT) | Degree | 10-15 | 8,232 – 12,348 |
| Murex / Sophis / Calypso Developers | Degree | 2-7 | 7,203 – 12,348 |
| Senior Business Analyst | Degree | 8-12 | 8,232 – 13,892 |
| Front Office IT Support | Degree | 6-11 | 10,084 – 14,818 |
| Program Manager (Finance IT) | Degree | 12-16 | 11,319 – 15,229 |
| Technology Head (Finance IT) | Degree | 14-20 | 13,377 – 24,696 |
| FinTech Developers | Degree | 5-10 | 7,718 – 12,348 |
Office Support
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Admin Support | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 1-5 | 2,058 – 2,881 |
| Administrative Assistant | Diploma / Degree | 1-3 | 1,852 – 3,293 |
| Business Coordinator | Diploma / Degree | 1-5 | 2,161 – 3,602 |
| Office Administrator | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma | 3-6 | 2,573 – 3,602 |
| Customer Service Co-ordinator / Executive | Diploma / Degree | 1-8 | 2,573 – 3,910 |
| Admin Executive | Diploma / Degree | 1-6 | 2,058 – 4,116 |
| Administrator / Admin Officer | Diploma / Degree | 1-5 | 2,161 – 4,631 |
| Facilities Coordinator / Executive | Diploma / Degree | 1-5 | 2,264 – 4,631 |
| Event Services Executive | Diploma / Degree | 1-5 | 2,264 – 4,631 |
| Programme Administration Officer | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 2,881 – 4,631 |
| Executive Assistant | N’ / ‘O’ Levels / Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 2,881 – 5,145 |
| Personal Assistant | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 2,881 – 5,660 |
| Secretary | PSC / Diploma | 3-8 | 3,087 – 5,660 |
| Translator | Degree | 2-5 | 4,322 – 6,174 |
| Office Manager | Diploma / Degree | 3-10 | 3.602 – 6,689 |
| Operations Manager | Diploma / Degree | 5-8 | 5,145 – 7,718 |
| Legal Secretary | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 4,116 – 8,232 |
Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Logistics Officer | Diploma | 1-4 | 1,852 – 2,470 |
| Warehouse Assistant / Operator | N’ / ‘O’ levels Certificate | 1-4 | 1,646 – 2,470 |
| Driver | N’ / ‘O’ levels Certificate | 2-6 | 1,852 – 2,881 |
| Warehouse Supervisor | Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 2,573 – 3,601 |
| Transportation Manager | Diploma / Degree | 5-10 | 3,499 – 6,431 |
| Logistics Executive | A’ level Certificate / Diploma / Degree | 2-6 | 2,675 – 4,116 |
| Warehouse Manager | Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 6,174 – 8,747 |
| Logistics Manager | Diploma / Degree | 5-8 | 5,145 – 9,261 |
| Operations / Shipping Operations Coordinator / Associate | N’ / ‘O’ levels Certificate / Diploma | 2-4 | 1,852 – 2,573 |
| Documentation Coordinator | N’ / ‘O’ levels Certificate | 2-4 | 1,852 – 3,602 |
| Management & Operations Executive | N’ / ‘O’ levels Certificate / Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 3,087 – 4,631 |
| Management & Operations Assistant Manager / Manager | Degree | 3-6 | 3,910 – 5,660 |
| Operations Manager | Degree | 8-15 | 6,431 – 11,216 |
| Operations Head | Degree | 6-12 | 8,232 – 12,348 |
| Procurement / Purchasing Procurement Officer | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 2,573 – 3,396 |
| Purchasing Administrator | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 2,264 – 3,602 |
| Procurement Executive | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 3,293 – 4,631 |
| Senior Buyer / Buyer | Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 3,087 – 5,660 |
| Senior Procurement Manager | Degree | 10-20 | 6,689 – 13,377 |
| Purchasing Manager | Degree / Masters | 6-9 | 6,689 – 14,406 |
| Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager | Degree | 8-12 | 7,718 – 14,406 |
| Supply Chain Order Management Executive | Diploma / Degree | 2-6 | 2,573 – 4,116 |
| Customer Service Executive / Specialist | Diploma / Degree | 3-6 | 2,881 – 4,836 |
| Supply Chain Senior Executive / Executive / Specialist | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 3,396 – 5,660 |
| Supply Chain Planner | Diploma / Degree | 3-8 | 2,881 – 6,174 |
| Supply Chain Manager | Degree | 6-12 | 5145-14406 |
Sales, Marketing & Advertising
| Role | Qualification | Experience | Salary |
| Sales Associates | N’ / ‘O’ Levels | 2-5 | 2,058 – 3,293 |
| Sales Coordinator | Diploma / Degree | 2-6 | 2,367 – 3,602 |
| Customer Care Advisor / Specialist | Degree | 2-5 | 2,367 – 4,116 |
| Sales Executive | Diploma | 2-5 | 2,881 – 4,116 |
| Account Manager | Degree | 3-5 | 3,499 – 6,174 |
| Business Development Executive / Manager | Degree | 3-5 | 2,470 – 6,586 |
| Sales Manager | Degree | 4-8 | 4,631 – 8,232 |
| Sales Supervisor / Manager | Degree | 3-10 | 3,910 – 11,113 |
| Sales Director | Degree | 8-15 | 8,232 – 12,348 |
| Product Development Manager | Master | 10-15 | 9,261 – 12,348 |
| Head of Technical Development | Master | Dec-15 | 10,290 – 15,435 |
| Head of Sales / GM | Degree | 8-12 | 7,203 – 16,464 |
| General Manager – SME | Degree | 12-15 | 10,290 – 18,522 |
| Creative Junior Creative Designer | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 2,161 – 3,396 |
| Graphic Designer | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 2,367 – 3,602 |
| 3D Animator | Diploma / Degree | 2-5 | 3,602 – 5,145 |
| Marketing & Communications Content Officer | Diploma / Degree | 3-5 | 3,293 – 4,322 |
| Marketing Executive, Regional | Degree | 3-5 | 3,396 – 4,631 |
| Corporate Communications Senior Manager | Degree | 3-10 | 5,145 – 8,232 |
| Digital Marketing Manager | Degree | 4-10 | 6,174 – 10,290 |
| Marketing Manager | Degree | 6-10 | 6,689 – 10,290 |
Will These Numbers Come True?
HrmAsia mentioned that one of the reasons for the lower percentage is due to the “rising inflation between 2016 and 2017, from 0.3% deflation in 2016 to 1.1% inflation in 2017”.
Moreover, China’s slowing growth has lessened the demand and trade in Asian countries, affecting inflation rates in trade-reliant economies like Singapore.
2017 has just begun, and while the actual figures and percentages have yet to be revealed, this is probably what we can expect from our wages in 2017.
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