Tech Salary Guides — Singapore (2026)

Wondering what tech and business roles pay in Singapore? We've put together salary guides for the most in-demand careers, with breakdowns by experience level, company type, and specialisation — all in SGD.

Tech & Engineering

• Software Engineer Salary in Singapore — S$55k–S$220k/yr. Junior to principal levels, MNC vs startup pay, and specialisation premiums.

• Frontend Engineer Salary in Singapore — S$55k–S$180k/yr. React/Next.js demand, framework premiums, and agency vs product company pay.

• Backend Engineer Salary in Singapore — S$60k–S$220k/yr. Distributed systems, Go/Rust premiums, and top-paying employers.

• DevOps Engineer Salary in Singapore — S$60k–S$200k/yr. SRE vs platform engineer, Kubernetes premium, and cloud certification impact.

• Cloud Architect Salary in Singapore — S$70k–S$220k/yr. AWS vs Azure vs GCP, certification value, and GovTech opportunities.

• Data Engineer Salary in Singapore — S$60k–S$180k/yr. Modern data stack, dbt/Airflow/Spark, and fintech vs e-commerce pay.

Data & Analytics

• Data Scientist Salary in Singapore — S$60k–S$200k/yr. Industry breakdown (finance, tech, government) and technical focus areas.

• Data Analyst Salary in Singapore — S$42k–S$144k/yr. SQL/Python/Tableau skills, industry differences, and progression paths.

• AI/ML Engineer Salary in Singapore — S$65k–S$220k/yr. AI talent premium, research vs applied roles, and top-paying employers.

Product, Design & Business

• Product Manager Salary in Singapore — S$70k–S$210k/yr. Associate PM to VP compensation across company types.

• UX Designer Salary in Singapore — S$48k–S$150k/yr. Portfolio impact, fintech vs GovTech pay, and research-design premium.

• Business Analyst Salary in Singapore — S$48k–S$150k/yr. Banking vs consulting vs government, and CBAP certification value.

• Financial Analyst Salary in Singapore — S$48k–S$216k/yr. IB vs corporate finance vs fintech, and the CFA salary uplift.

• Marketing Manager Salary in Singapore — S$42k–S$180k/yr. Tech vs FMCG pay gap and digital skills as the biggest salary lever.

Security

• Cybersecurity Analyst Salary in Singapore — S$48k–S$140k/yr. SOC, pentesting, GRC specialisations and certification impact.

Each guide includes a salary table by seniority, employer-type comparison, negotiation tips, and an FAQ section. Thinking of switching careers? Read our Career Switch to Tech in Singapore guide.