Average Program Researcher Salary in Singapore for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Program Researcher 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 a Program Researcher Make in Singapore?

A Program Researcher working in Singapore will typically earn around 94,800 SGD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 49,020 SGD to the highest average salary of 142,300 SGD.

Average Annual Salary
94,800 SGD
Average Monthly Salary
7,900 SGD

Lowest Annual Salary
49,020 SGD
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,085 SGD

Highest Annual Salary
142,300 SGD
Highest Monthly Salary
11,858 SGD

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

Program Researcher 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 Program Researcher Salaries in Singapore

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Program Researcher can earn between 49,020 SGD and 142,300 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 a Program Researcher in Singapore is 84,560 SGD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 84,560 SGD, and 50% of the population earn more than 84,560 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 Program Researcher salary in Singapore, 25% of the population are earning less than 62,060 SGD while 75% of the population earn more than 62,060 SGD.

75% of the population earn less than 104,440 SGD, and 25% of the population earn more than 104,440 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.

Program Researcher 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 program researcher 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. A Program Researcher in Singapore that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 60,400 SGD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Program Researcher salary would increase to 73,760 SGD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Program Researcher, the average salary would be 98,000 SGD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 115,380 SGD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Program Researcher with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 125,700 SGD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Program Researcher with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 136,200 SGD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
60,400 SGD
2-5 Years +26%
73,760 SGD
5-10 Years +32%
98,000 SGD
10-15 Years +18%
115,380 SGD
15-20 Years +11%
125,700 SGD
20+ Years +6%
136,200 SGD

Program Researcher 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 a Program Researcher 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. A Program Researcher in Singapore with a high school education can earn an average salary of 72,120 SGD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Program Researcher in Singapore with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 80,020 SGD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Program Researcher in Singapore with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 106,160 SGD.

  • Master's Degree. A Program Researcher in Singapore with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 130,400 SGD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
72,120 SGD
Certificate or Diploma +13%
80,020 SGD
Bachelor's Degree +32%
106,160 SGD
Master's Degree +24%
130,400 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.

Program Researcher 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 program researcher will earn an average of 96,960 SGD, while a female program researcher will earn around 93,120 SGD.

This means that a male program researcher earns approximately 4% more than a female program researcher for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Singapore

Male
96,960 SGD
Female -4%
93,120 SGD

Program Researcher 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 a Program Researcher in Singapore is around 12% every 15 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 = ( 12 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Program Researcher in Singapore can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Program Researcher 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.

A Program Researcher is a moderate bonus based job, with 52% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

48% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

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 a Program Researcher

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Program Researcher in Singapore.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,020 SGD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,100 SGD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,260 SGD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 85,080 SGD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,620 SGD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 112,000 SGD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,960 SGD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,340 SGD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,600 SGD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,920 SGD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,380 SGD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,260 SGD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,440 SGD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,780 SGD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,120 SGD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,300 SGD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,340 SGD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,180 SGD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 52,380 SGD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,260 SGD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 97,760 SGD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 97,260 SGD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,760 SGD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,840 SGD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 SGD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,720 SGD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,880 SGD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,500 SGD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 91,380 SGD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,140 SGD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,020 SGD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,800 SGD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,040 SGD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,400 SGD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 54,140 SGD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,360 SGD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,600 SGD
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,920 SGD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 148,300 SGD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,400 SGD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 127,700 SGD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,880 SGD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,640 SGD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 SGD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,000 SGD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 SGD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 157,600 SGD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,400 SGD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 SGD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,220 SGD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,380 SGD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,840 SGD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 82,920 SGD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,840 SGD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,920 SGD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,440 SGD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,840 SGD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 SGD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,080 SGD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,740 SGD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,560 SGD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,020 SGD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,700 SGD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,180 SGD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,040 SGD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,180 SGD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,620 SGD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,780 SGD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,060 SGD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 SGD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,500 SGD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,440 SGD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,000 SGD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,940 SGD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,840 SGD

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