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Singapore Graduate Starting Salary Checker (GES 2026)

Check the median starting salary for fresh graduates in Singapore based on the latest Graduate Employment Survey (GES). Compare salaries across Computer Science, Law, Business, and Engineering.

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About GES Data:This tool uses aggregated approximations based on the Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey (GES). It reflects gross monthly salary before CPF deductions, excluding bonuses.

GES Median Salary

S$6,800

/ month (Gross)

Salary Distribution

25th PercentileS$5,500
75th PercentileS$8,000
Employment Rate95.5%

Target Analysis

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Graduate Employment Survey (GES) is an annual survey jointly conducted by the autonomous universities in Singapore (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, and SUSS). It tracks the employment rates and starting salaries of fresh graduates about six months after their final examinations.
Traditionally, Computer Science / Computing and Law graduates command the highest median starting salaries, often exceeding S$6,500 to S$7,000 per month. Quantitative Finance, Data Science, and specific double-degree programmes (e.g., Business & Computing) also consistently top the charts.
It depends on the industry. In prestigious fields like Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or top-tier Tech (FAANG), a high CAP/GPA is often a prerequisite to even secure an interview, which leads to a higher starting salary. However, for many general corporate roles, relevant internship experience and interview performance matter far more than a perfect GPA.
No. The median salary simply means that 50% of the graduates in that course earned more, and 50% earned less. Your actual starting salary will depend heavily on the specific company you join, the role you take, and your negotiation skills. Do not treat the GES figures as a strict entitlement.
No. The GES figures represent the gross monthly salary, which includes the base salary and any fixed allowances, as well as the employee's CPF contribution. It strictly excludes employer CPF contributions, variable performance bonuses, AWS (13th-month bonus), and stock options.