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Professor Salary in Singapore

The Singapore median is $155,693 per year, with observed city pay up to Singapore at $109,299.

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Professor pay in Singapore: Singapore leads, Singapore trails

The Singapore national median for a professor is $198,000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $139,000 in Singapore to $139,000 in Singapore (1×).

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. Common screening skills include Lecturing, Research, Publishing, and Mentoring.

A modeled national band runs about $126,700–$285,100 around that midpoint. Employment Pass criteria and COMPASS scoring are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Singaporean city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat $198,000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Singapore shows about 0.9% CPI in 2025. A professor raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby education titles on this site include Teacher and School Principal.

How to use Professor pay data in Singapore

Start with the national median ($198,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Singapore hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $126,700 (10th) → $198,000 (median) → $285,100 (90th). Singapore’s observed median is $139,000, with a local band about $105,000–$184,000. If an offer is “at the Singapore median” but the job is in Singapore, you may still be under local market.

National median
$155,693
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,974
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,299
Singapore, SG
Hourly (national)
$74.85
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Singapore

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Singapore, SG$109,299

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Singapore?
The national median is about $198,000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about $139,000 to $139,000.
Which Singapore city pays professors the most?
Singapore, SG leads observed metros at about $139,000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Singapore cities have professor salary data?
1 metros list observed professor percentiles in SGD on this site.
Is professor in demand in Singapore?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Singaporean industry mix.