Average Tanker Truck Driver Salary in Singapore for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Tanker Truck Driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver Make in Singapore?

A Tanker Truck Driver working in Singapore will typically earn around 35,340 SGD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 18,780 SGD to the highest average salary of 52,380 SGD.

Average Annual Salary
35,340 SGD
Average Monthly Salary
2,945 SGD

Lowest Annual Salary
18,780 SGD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,565 SGD

Highest Annual Salary
52,380 SGD
Highest Monthly Salary
4,365 SGD

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

Tanker Truck Driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver Salaries in Singapore

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Tanker Truck Driver can earn between 18,780 SGD and 52,380 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 Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore is 32,900 SGD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 32,900 SGD, and 50% of the population earn more than 32,900 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 Tanker Truck Driver salary in Singapore, 25% of the population are earning less than 22,420 SGD while 75% of the population earn more than 22,420 SGD.

75% of the population earn less than 42,460 SGD, and 25% of the population earn more than 42,460 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.

Tanker Truck Driver 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 tanker truck driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 19,380 SGD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Tanker Truck Driver salary would increase to 29,040 SGD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Tanker Truck Driver, the average salary would be 37,200 SGD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 43,260 SGD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Tanker Truck Driver with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 48,820 SGD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Tanker Truck Driver with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 49,820 SGD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
19,380 SGD
2-5 Years +34%
29,040 SGD
5-10 Years +30%
37,200 SGD
10-15 Years +21%
43,260 SGD
15-20 Years +9%
48,820 SGD
20+ Years +5%
49,820 SGD

Tanker Truck Driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore with a high school education can earn an average salary of 24,860 SGD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 43,260 SGD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
24,860 SGD
Certificate or Diploma +68%
43,260 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.

Tanker Truck Driver 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 tanker truck driver will earn an average of 37,200 SGD, while a female tanker truck driver will earn around 35,500 SGD.

This means that a male tanker truck driver earns approximately 5% more than a female tanker truck driver for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Singapore

Male
37,200 SGD
Female -5%
35,500 SGD

Tanker Truck Driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore is around 12% every 13 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 ÷ 13 ) × 12  = 11%

What this means is that a Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 11% 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%

Tanker Truck Driver 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 Tanker Truck Driver is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Tanker Truck Driver

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Tanker Truck Driver in Singapore.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 81,880 SGD
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,300 SGD
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 40,640 SGD
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 37,200 SGD
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,800 SGD
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,100 SGD
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,960 SGD
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,520 SGD
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,880 SGD
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,580 SGD
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,620 SGD
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,280 SGD
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 38,060 SGD
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 129,000 SGD
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,700 SGD
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 31,340 SGD
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 36,940 SGD
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 200,000 SGD
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,200 SGD
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 119,900 SGD
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,160 SGD
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,800 SGD
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 54,140 SGD
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,080 SGD
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,460 SGD
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,180 SGD
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 157,600 SGD
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,100 SGD
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 104,900 SGD
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,480 SGD
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 90,660 SGD
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 44,800 SGD
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,700 SGD
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,660 SGD
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,980 SGD
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,900 SGD
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,300 SGD
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 164,200 SGD
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,800 SGD
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 62,100 SGD
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,620 SGD
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 53,660 SGD
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,500 SGD
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,180 SGD
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,000 SGD
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,540 SGD
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,060 SGD
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,960 SGD
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,120 SGD
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,020 SGD
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,980 SGD
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 61,400 SGD
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,640 SGD
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 94,800 SGD
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 82,480 SGD
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 64,300 SGD
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 99,100 SGD
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,360 SGD
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,460 SGD
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 111,460 SGD
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,260 SGD
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 94,800 SGD
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 56,880 SGD
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 48,200 SGD
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 117,600 SGD
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 33,120 SGD
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,460 SGD
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,000 SGD
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 50,080 SGD
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 51,900 SGD
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 34,080 SGD
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 55,140 SGD
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 163,800 SGD
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,960 SGD
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 41,980 SGD
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,940 SGD
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,120 SGD
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,780 SGD
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,880 SGD
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 54,560 SGD
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,740 SGD
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 136,200 SGD
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,600 SGD
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 59,940 SGD
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,200 SGD
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,800 SGD
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 139,100 SGD
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 101,020 SGD
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 46,880 SGD
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,400 SGD

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