Average Electrician Salary in Singapore for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Electrician salary for 2024 in Singapore and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Singapore dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the SGD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Electrician Make in Singapore?

An Electrician working in Singapore will typically earn around 50,580 SGD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 24,840 SGD to the highest average salary of 79,120 SGD.

Average Annual Salary
50,580 SGD
Average Monthly Salary
4,215 SGD

Lowest Annual Salary
24,840 SGD
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,070 SGD

Highest Annual Salary
79,120 SGD
Highest Monthly Salary
6,593 SGD

These are average salaries for an Electrician in Singapore and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Electrician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Electrician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Electrician Salaries in Singapore

So we've looked at the average salaries an Electrician will earn in Singapore. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Electrician can earn between 24,840 SGD and 79,120 SGD on average in Singapore. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Electrician in Singapore is 50,560 SGD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 50,560 SGD, and 50% of the population earn more than 50,560 SGD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Electrician salary in Singapore, 25% of the population are earning less than 32,420 SGD while 75% of the population earn more than 32,420 SGD.

75% of the population earn less than 66,840 SGD, and 25% of the population earn more than 66,840 SGD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Electrician Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average electrician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Electrician in Singapore that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 25,440 SGD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Electrician salary would increase to 36,800 SGD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Electrician, the average salary would be 53,600 SGD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 64,300 SGD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Electrician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 66,680 SGD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Electrician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 71,280 SGD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
25,440 SGD
2-5 Years +38%
36,800 SGD
5-10 Years +42%
53,600 SGD
10-15 Years +22%
64,300 SGD
15-20 Years +6%
66,680 SGD
20+ Years +9%
71,280 SGD

Electrician Salary by Education Level in Singapore

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Electrician in Singapore based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Electrician in Singapore with a high school education can earn an average salary of 32,200 SGD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Electrician in Singapore with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 47,720 SGD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Electrician in Singapore with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 70,600 SGD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
32,200 SGD
Certificate or Diploma +51%
47,720 SGD
Bachelor's Degree +50%
70,600 SGD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Singapore is around 42,200 to 127,000 SGD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Electrician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Singapore, a male electrician will earn an average of 49,020 SGD, while a female electrician will earn around 48,160 SGD.

This means that a male electrician earns approximately 2% more than a female electrician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Singapore

Male
49,020 SGD
Female -2%
48,160 SGD

Electrician Average Pay Raise in Singapore

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Electrician in Singapore is around 9% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Singapore is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Electrician in Singapore can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Singapore for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Singapore.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Electrician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Singapore

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Electrician is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Singapore earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
103,440 SGD
Private Sector -5%
98,540 SGD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Electrician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Electrician in Singapore.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 38,060 SGD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 SGD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 44,780 SGD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 24,720 SGD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 39,800 SGD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 143,200 SGD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 SGD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 32,020 SGD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 123,400 SGD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 32,960 SGD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 34,120 SGD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 86,640 SGD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 46,400 SGD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 28,180 SGD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 40,140 SGD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 75,280 SGD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 SGD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 49,200 SGD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 54,280 SGD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 82,920 SGD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SGD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 SGD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 SGD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 SGD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 123,400 SGD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 96,960 SGD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 91,520 SGD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 SGD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 SGD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 88,620 SGD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 119,700 SGD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 54,280 SGD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 58,520 SGD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 81,960 SGD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 SGD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 SGD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 38,140 SGD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 33,960 SGD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 27,480 SGD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 34,240 SGD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 32,620 SGD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 29,320 SGD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 26,080 SGD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 35,340 SGD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 31,960 SGD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 94,380 SGD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 SGD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 64,720 SGD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 SGD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 93,880 SGD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 31,400 SGD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 52,880 SGD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 36,160 SGD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 47,720 SGD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 25,660 SGD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 28,720 SGD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 SGD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 27,620 SGD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 28,660 SGD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 38,060 SGD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 43,340 SGD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 106,440 SGD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 25,720 SGD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 28,860 SGD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 27,020 SGD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 42,460 SGD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 30,840 SGD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 SGD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 45,000 SGD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 44,780 SGD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 26,660 SGD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 SGD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 SGD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 26,020 SGD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 SGD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 34,240 SGD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 77,640 SGD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 105,940 SGD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 58,000 SGD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 57,080 SGD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 SGD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 31,540 SGD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 SGD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 31,660 SGD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 76,280 SGD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 SGD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 41,820 SGD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 32,960 SGD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 33,520 SGD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 129,000 SGD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 SGD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 29,160 SGD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 29,540 SGD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 96,180 SGD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 SGD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 37,620 SGD

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