At a glance
Auditor salary in Singapore
- Auditor: S$5,750 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$4,650 to S$7,800.
- Audit manager: S$10,650 median, S$4,900 more than an auditor.
- ICT auditor: S$12,125. Audit associate: S$5,600.
- Graduates: S$4,350 at four of the five accountancy degrees; S$4,680 at NTU Accountancy and Business.
- By employer: auditors earn S$7,896 in finance and insurance, S$5,750 in professional services, where audit firms sit.
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Part 1 · Pay today
How much do auditors earn?
An auditor earns S$5,750 at the median, S$4,900 less than an audit manager.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th pct | Gross, median | Gross, 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit associate professionalPartial detail | 5,600 | 4,200 | 5,600 | 7,450 |
| Auditor (accounting)Full detail | 5,750 | 4,650 | 5,750 | 7,800 |
| Audit managerFull detail | 10,515 | 8,262 | 10,650 | 14,403 |
| ICT auditorLimited detail | 10,742 | 7,851 | 12,125 | 13,700 |
Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Table 4. Full-time resident employees, June 2025.
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- Audit firms sit in professional services, where the auditor median is also S$5,750.
- ICT auditors are the best paid audit title, at S$12,125, though MOM publishes limited detail for them.
Starting salary for accountancy graduates
Accountancy graduates earn S$4,350 at the median six months after graduating at NUS, SMU, SIT and SUSS. NTU Accountancy and Business is S$4,680.
Graduates in full-time permanent jobs, surveyed on 1 November 2025. Most join audit firms.
| University and programme | Basic, median | Gross, median | Gross, mean | Gross, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTU, Accountancy and Business | 4,550 | 4,680 | 5,385 | 4,350 to 6,000 |
| NUS, (Accountancy) (Hons) | 4,350 | 4,375 | 4,790 | 4,350 to 4,999 |
| SIT, Bachelor of Accountancy with Honours | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,349 | 4,000 to 4,550 |
| SMU, Bachelor of Accountancy | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,774 | 4,300 to 5,000 |
| SUSS, Bachelor of Accountancy | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,371 | 4,300 to 4,500 |
Full-time permanent jobs only, as at 1 November 2025. Source: MOE GES 2025 (NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS).
What it means
- Tight range: the middle 50% at SUSS is S$4,300 to S$4,500, because audit firms pay set starting rates.
- NTU Accountancy and Business graduates earn S$4,680, with a wider range to S$6,000.
Job outcomes for accountancy graduates91.4% of responding SMU Accountancy graduates were in full-time permanent jobs, the highest of the five courses.
91.4% of responding SMU Accountancy graduates were in full-time permanent jobs, the highest of the five courses.
Share of graduates in the labour force.
| Programme | Course response rate | Currently employed | In full-time permanent employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTU, Accountancy and Business | 75% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| NUS, (Accountancy) (Hons) | 80% | 92.4% | 90.9% |
| SIT, Bachelor of Accountancy with Honours | 70% | 96.0% | 87.3% |
| SMU, Bachelor of Accountancy | 76% | 94.4% | 91.4% |
| SUSS, Bachelor of Accountancy | 72% | 87.5% | 85.9% |
Share of graduates in the labour force. Source: MOE GES 2025.
What it means
- Full-time permanent rates ranged from 85.9% at SUSS to 91.4% at SMU.
Part 2 · Who earns more
How pay changes with age
Auditor pay rises from S$5,600 at 25 to 29 to S$9,300 at 40 to 49. Audit managers reach S$13,147 at 50 to 59.
Median gross monthly wage by age group.
Audit managerAuditor
| Occupation | 25–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor (accounting) | 5,600 | 6,884 | 9,300 | 6,554 |
| Audit associate professional | 5,600 | 6,800 | – | – |
| Audit manager | 6,765 | 10,000 | 11,614 | 13,147 |
Median gross monthly wage, S$. "–" = suppressed by MOM. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Table 3.
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- Age 30 to 39: S$6,884 for auditors and S$10,000 for audit managers.
- Fewer senior auditors: most move to audit manager or leave for industry, so the 40 to 49 figure covers a small group.
- How to read it: each age band shows different people in June 2025, not one person's career.
By sex and employer sizeMale auditors earn S$6,400 at the median and female auditors S$5,600. Audit managers are level, at S$10,552 and S$10,742.
Male auditors earn S$6,400 at the median and female auditors S$5,600. Audit managers are level, at S$10,552 and S$10,742.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor (accounting) | 5,750 | 6,400 | 5,600 | -12.5% |
| Audit associate professional | 5,600 | 5,750 | 5,119 | -11.0% |
| Audit manager | 10,650 | 10,552 | 10,742 | +1.8% |
| ICT auditor | 12,125 | – | – | – |
Median gross monthly wage, S$. Two group medians, not an adjusted pay gap. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 1.1 and 1.2.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor (accounting) | 5,599 | 5,800 | +3.6% |
| Audit associate professional | 4,325 | 6,200 | +43.4% |
| Audit manager | 9,850 | 11,100 | +12.7% |
Median gross monthly wage, S$. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Table 2.
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- Firm size: auditors earn S$5,599 at smaller firms and S$5,800 at firms with 200 or more staff.
- These compare two groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
By employer industry
Auditors in finance and insurance earn S$7,896 at the median, against S$5,750 in professional services.
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Insurance Services | 7,896 | 4,931 to 14,892 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade | 7,100 | 4,762 to 10,542 |
| Transportation and Storage | 7,045 | 5,881 to 9,020 |
| Professional Services | 5,750 | 4,820 to 6,950 |
| Real Estate Services | 5,390 | 4,800 to 6,554 |
| Manufacturing | 4,480 | 2,975 to 7,370 |
| Health and Social Services | 4,200 | 3,618 to 4,571 |
Auditor (accounting) (SSOC 24112). Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 4.1 to 4.14. No figure published for the other 7 industries.
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- In-house audit in banks, trading firms and transport pays more than audit firms at the median.
- Health and social services is lowest at S$4,200.
Part 3 · Over time
Pay over time and 2026 outlook
Auditor pay rose from S$4,400 in 2020 to S$5,750 in 2025. We project S$5,980 for June 2026.
Official medians for the last six years, then a projection for June 2026.
| Occupation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor (accounting) | 4,400 | 5,038 | 5,000 | 5,125 | 5,575 | 5,750 | |
| Audit associate professional | 3,530 | 3,430 | 4,610 | 3,600 | 5,050 | 5,600 | |
| Audit manager | 12,718 | 11,678 | 8,420 | 8,705 | 10,041 | 10,650 | |
| ICT auditor | 7,170 | – | – | – | 12,311 | 12,125 |
Median gross monthly wage, June of each year, S$. "–" = not published, or the job code changed in a way that cannot be linked one-to-one. Earlier years use SSOC 2020 codes, linked to SSOC 2024 with SingStat's official correspondence table. MOM advises that single-year changes are noisy because the survey is a sample; look at the direction over several years. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2020 to 2025, Table 4.
June 2026 projection Estimate
| Occupation | June 2025 (MOM) | June 2026 projection | 80% range | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor (accounting) | 5,750 | 5,980 | 5,240 to 6,830 | |
| Audit associate professional | 5,600 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
| Audit manager | 10,650 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
| ICT auditor | 12,125 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
Foundific projection v1, not official data. Central estimate = average of the last two MOM medians + economy-wide wage growth (3.73% a year, from MOM median income and the MAS inflation forecast). Tested on 2025: typical error 8.1%; 78.7% of actual values fell inside the 80% range. How the projection works.
What it means
- Audit manager pay fell from S$12,718 in 2020 to S$8,420 in 2022, then recovered to S$10,650. It is too uneven to project.
- Estimate: projections are ours, not MOM data. MOM's June 2026 figures are due around mid-2027 and will replace them.
Part 4 · AI impact
Is auditing affected by AI?
The ILO rates auditors High, audit associates Moderate and audit managers Minimal.
Based on the International Labour Organization's 2025 index, which scores every core task of a job from 0 (AI cannot help) to 1 (AI could do nearly all of it).
Auditor (accounting)
HighAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can do a large part of many tasks, so the job is likely to change noticeably.
- Most exposed taskPreparing and certifying financial statements
- Least exposed taskConducting financial investigations
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 4 of its 8 main tasks.
Audit manager
MinimalAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can help with a small part of this job, mostly paperwork.
- Most exposed taskAssessing the financial situation of the enterprise or…
- Least exposed taskOverseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
- In numbersNone of its 8 main tasks is one AI could do a large part of.
ICT auditor
HighAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can do a large part of many tasks, so the job is likely to change noticeably.
- Most exposed taskDeveloping and implementing software and information system…
- Least exposed taskInstalling software and hardware and configuring operating…
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 3 of its 5 main tasks.
Auditor (accounting)SSOC 24112
Highexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2411 Accountants. Average task score 0.51, higher than 89% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
Audit managerSSOC 12113
Minimalexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 1211 Finance managers. Average task score 0.37, higher than 70% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
ICT auditorSSOC 25152
Highexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2519 Software and applications developers and analysts not elsewhere classified. Average task score 0.55, higher than 92% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
Eight factors, role by role
| Factor | Auditor (accounting) | Audit manager | ICT auditor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | High | Minimal | High |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.51 higher than 89% of jobs | 0.37 higher than 70% of jobs | 0.55 higher than 92% of jobs |
| 3Tasks AI could do much ofTasks scoring 0.5 or more. These are the parts of the job most likely to change. | 4 of 8 | 0 of 8 | 3 of 5 |
| 4Hands-on or people tasksTasks scoring under 0.25: physical, in-person or judgement work that AI barely touches. | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 5 |
| 5How even the exposure isEven means AI touches most tasks a little. Uneven means a few tasks are exposed and the rest are not. | Even (0.08) | Even (0.04) | Mixed (0.15) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Preparing and certifying financial statements for… 0.65 | Assessing the financial situation of the enterprise or… 0.43 | Developing and implementing software and information system… 0.68 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Conducting financial investigations in such matters as… 0.41 | Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff 0.32 | Installing software and hardware and configuring operating… 0.35 |
| 8Pay trend so farChange in the MOM median since the first year on record. Any AI effect would show here in later years. | +31% S$4,400 (2020) to S$5,750 (2025) | -16% S$12,718 (2020) to S$10,650 (2025) | +69% S$7,170 (2020) to S$12,125 (2025) |
Most and least exposed tasks
Auditor (accounting)
Most exposed tasks
- 0.65Preparing and certifying financial statements for presentation to management…
- 0.60Devising and controlling a system to determine unit cost of products and…
- 0.56Conducting investigations and advising management on financial aspects of…
Least exposed tasks
- 0.41Conducting financial investigations in such matters as suspected fraud…
- 0.43Auditing accounts and bookkeeping records
- 0.46Advising on, planning and installing budgetary, accounts controlling and…
Audit manager
Most exposed tasks
- 0.43Assessing the financial situation of the enterprise or organization…
- 0.41Planning, directing and coordinating the financial operations of an…
- 0.38Planning and directing daily operations
Least exposed tasks
- 0.32Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
- 0.34Consulting with the chief executive and with managers of other departments or…
- 0.36Establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures
ICT auditor
Most exposed tasks
- 0.68Developing and implementing software and information system testing policies…
- 0.67Developing and documenting software testing plans
Least exposed tasks
- 0.35Installing software and hardware and configuring operating system software in…
- 0.40Verifying that programmes function according to user requirements and…
Compared with our other guides
Source: ILO Working Paper 140, Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure (Gmyrek et al., 2025), CC BY 4.0. Singapore jobs matched to ILO groups with the SingStat SSOC 2024 to ISCO-08 correspondence table. Pay: MOM Occupational Wages. The ILO scores international job groups, not Singapore titles. How we read the AI scores.
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SSOC 24112 to ISCO 2411 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B262); SSOC 12113 to ISCO 1211 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B18); SSOC 25152 to ISCO 2519 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B339)What it means for auditors
- Auditors: average task score 0.51. Preparing and certifying financial statements is the most exposed task; financial investigations the least.
- Audit managers: 0.37. Managing staff and assessing a business's position are not tasks AI does much of.
- ICT auditors: 0.55, with systems development the most exposed task.
- What exposure measures: how much of the work AI could do or speed up. It does not measure job cuts. Employers decide how to use AI.
Part 5 · Using the figures
Which figure should you compare with?
Match your title first, then your age band and whether you audit in a firm or in-house.
| You are | Compare with | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing accountancy | Accountancy, six months after graduating | S$4,350 |
| Audit associate or senior, early career | Auditor, age 25 to 29 | S$5,600 |
| Auditor in your thirties | Auditor, age 30 to 39 | S$6,884 |
| Internal auditor at a bank | Finance and insurance figure | S$7,896 |
| Audit manager | Audit manager row | S$10,650 |
| IT auditor | ICT auditor row | S$12,125 |
About these figures
What the pay figures includeMonthly gross pay with allowances and overtime, without bonuses or employer CPF
Every figure is monthly, includes allowances and overtime, and excludes bonuses and employer CPF.
| Measure | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic wage | Basic pay | Allowances, overtime, bonus, employer CPF |
| Gross wage | Basic + allowances + overtime + commissions | Bonus, employer CPF, lump sums |
| Graduate salary | Same as gross, full-time permanent jobs only | Bonus, employer CPF |
- S$5,750 × 12 = S$69,000 a year before bonus. It is not a total package.
What this data does not coverBonuses are excluded, and the Big Four are in the survey only as private firms with 25 or more staff.
Bonuses are excluded, and the Big Four are in the survey only as private firms with 25 or more staff.
- Bonuses and commissions: bonuses are excluded from every figure. Commissions paid monthly are in gross pay.
- Residents only: figures cover full-time Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
- Small firms with fewer than 25 staff are outside the survey.
Related guides
Sources
MOM Occupational Wages 2025 and MOE Graduate Employment Survey 2025
- MOM, Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 1 to 4. June 2025, released 30 June 2026. SSOC 24112, 33132, 12113, 25152. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOE, NTU GES 2025. Accountancy and Business.
- MOE, NUS GES 2025. Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) (Hons).
- MOE, SIT GES 2025. Bachelor of Accountancy with Honours.
- MOE, SMU GES 2025. Bachelor of Accountancy.
- MOE, SUSS GES 2025. Bachelor of Accountancy.
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.