Assumptions
- CPF applies only when the selected employee type is CPF-applicable.
- Bonus is spread monthly as an accrual for budgeting.
- Foreign worker levy and benefits are entered as monthly amounts.
Employee Cost Calculator Singapore
Estimate the monthly and annual employer cost of a Singapore employee, including salary, employer CPF, SDL, levy, and benefits.
Estimate employee cost
Estimate the all-in employer cost of one employee before hiring or budgeting.
What employer cost includes
Employer cost is broader than cash salary. For Singapore payroll planning it can include monthly salary, bonus accrual, employer CPF, SDL, foreign worker levy where applicable, and employer benefits or insurance costs.
Source dateCPF, SDL, and levy sources checked in July 2026.CPFB CPF contribution guidanceCPFB Skills Development Levy guidanceMOM S Pass levy requirements
What this does not cover
- Does not include recruitment fees, equipment, office space, training, grant offsets, or every insurance policy.
- Does not create payroll or accounting entries.
Worked examples
S$5,000 salary
Employer CPF is S$850 for a full-rate employee age 55 and below.
Bonus accrual
A S$12,000 annual bonus adds S$1,000 monthly cash cost before statutory effects.
S Pass hire
Add S$650 monthly levy to estimate the all-in cost.
Employee Cost Calculator Singapore FAQs
Is employee cost the same as gross salary?
No. Employer cost includes employer-side statutory and policy costs on top of gross salary.
Does it include income tax?
No. Singapore individual income tax is employee tax planning, not an employer payroll cost in this estimator.
Can this be used for hiring budgets?
Yes, as an estimate. Confirm final statutory and policy amounts before committing.