At a glance
Electrical engineer salary in Singapore
- Electrical engineer: S$6,042 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$4,748 to S$7,643.
- Electronics engineer: S$8,200 median, S$2,158 more than an electrical engineer.
- Assistant electrical engineer: S$4,770. Electrical engineering technician: S$4,326.
- Graduates: S$4,250 (SIT Electrical Power Engineering) to S$4,900 (NUS Electrical Engineering) median, six months after graduating.
- By employer: electrical engineers earn S$6,710 in transportation and storage and S$4,974 in construction.
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Part 1 · Pay today
How much do electrical engineers earn?
An electrical engineer earns S$6,042 at the median. An electronics engineer earns S$8,200.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th pct | Gross, median | Gross, 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineerFull detail | 5,638 | 4,748 | 6,042 | 7,643 |
| Electronics engineerFull detail | 7,765 | 5,976 | 8,200 | 10,967 |
| Assistant electrical engineerLimited detail | 4,430 | 3,900 | 4,770 | 5,385 |
| Electrical engineering technicianPartial detail | 3,868 | 3,354 | 4,326 | 5,588 |
| Electronics engineering technicianPartial detail | 3,666 | 3,157 | 3,843 | 4,955 |
Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Table 4. Full-time resident employees, June 2025.
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- Electronics engineers have the widest range: S$5,976 to S$10,967 for the middle 50%.
- Assistant electrical engineers earn S$4,770, S$1,272 less than electrical engineers.
- Technicians: S$4,326 for electrical and S$3,843 for electronics engineering technicians.
Starting salary for electrical engineering graduates
Electrical engineering graduates earn S$4,250 to S$4,900 at the median six months after graduating. NUS is highest.
Graduates in full-time permanent jobs, surveyed on 1 November 2025.
| University and programme | Basic, median | Gross, median | Gross, mean | Gross, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUS, (Electrical Engineering) | 4,600 | 4,900 | 4,951 | 4,500 to 5,400 |
| NTU, Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 4,640 | 4,800 | 4,786 | 4,250 to 5,200 |
| SIT, Electronics and Data Engineering | 4,400 | 4,700 | 4,705 | 4,250 to 5,100 |
| SIT, Electrical Power Engineering (Newcastle University) | 4,100 | 4,250 | 4,483 | 4,000 to 4,745 |
Full-time permanent jobs only, as at 1 November 2025. Source: MOE GES 2025 (NTU, NUS, SIT).
What it means
- NUS Electrical Engineering: S$4,900, middle 50% S$4,500 to S$5,400.
- NTU Electrical and Electronic Engineering: S$4,800, middle 50% S$4,250 to S$5,200.
- SIT: S$4,700 for Electronics and Data Engineering and S$4,250 for Electrical Power Engineering.
Job outcomes for electrical engineering graduates82.1% of responding NUS Electrical Engineering graduates were in full-time permanent jobs, against 75.8% at NTU.
82.1% of responding NUS Electrical Engineering graduates were in full-time permanent jobs, against 75.8% at NTU.
Share of graduates in the labour force.
| Programme | Course response rate | Currently employed | In full-time permanent employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS, (Electrical Engineering) | 72% | 85.1% | 82.1% |
| NTU, Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 78% | 83.3% | 75.8% |
| SIT, Electronics and Data Engineering | 72% | 82.5% | 77.5% |
| SIT, Electrical Power Engineering (Newcastle University) | 79% | 77.5% | 73.2% |
Share of graduates in the labour force. Source: MOE GES 2025.
What it means
- Between 73.2% and 82.1% of graduates in these courses were in full-time permanent jobs six months after graduating.
Part 2 · Who earns more
How pay changes with age
Electrical engineer pay rises from S$4,726 at 25 to 29 to S$6,733 at 50 to 59. Electronics engineers reach S$9,193 at 40 to 49.
Median gross monthly wage by age group.
Electronics engineerElectrical engineer
| Occupation | 25–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineer | 4,726 | 6,078 | 6,541 | 6,733 |
| Electronics engineer | 5,377 | 7,776 | 9,193 | 9,059 |
| Electrical engineering technician | 4,326 | 4,008 | 4,313 | 4,625 |
| Electronics engineering technician | – | 3,834 | 4,443 | 3,959 |
Median gross monthly wage, S$. "–" = suppressed by MOM. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Table 3.
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- Age 30 to 39: S$6,078 for electrical engineers, S$1,352 more than in the late twenties.
- Technicians: electrical engineering technician pay stays between S$4,008 and S$4,625 across the age bands.
- How to read it: each age band shows different people in June 2025, not one person's career.
By sex and employer sizeElectrical engineers at firms with 200 or more staff earn S$6,320, against S$5,605 at smaller firms.
Electrical engineers at firms with 200 or more staff earn S$6,320, against S$5,605 at smaller firms.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineer | 6,042 | 5,971 | 6,315 | +5.8% |
| Electronics engineer | 8,200 | 8,399 | 7,643 | -9.0% |
| Assistant electrical engineer | 4,770 | 4,975 | – | – |
| Electrical engineering technician | 4,326 | 4,330 | – | – |
| Electronics engineering technician | 3,843 | 3,870 | 3,510 | -9.3% |
Median gross monthly wage, S$. Two group medians, not an adjusted pay gap. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 1.1 and 1.2.
Cell references
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineer | 5,605 | 6,320 | +12.8% |
| Electronics engineer | 6,861 | 8,447 | +23.1% |
| Assistant electrical engineer | – | 4,976 | – |
| Electrical engineering technician | 3,852 | 4,567 | +18.6% |
| Electronics engineering technician | 4,265 | 3,665 | -14.1% |
Median gross monthly wage, S$. Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Table 2.
Cell references
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- Men and women: S$5,971 and S$6,315 for electrical engineers; S$8,399 and S$7,643 for electronics engineers.
- Electronics engineers show the largest size gap: S$8,447 at large firms and S$6,861 at smaller ones.
- These compare two groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
By employer industry
Electrical engineers in transportation and storage earn S$6,710 at the median, against S$4,974 in construction.
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Storage | 6,710 | 5,553 to 7,436 |
| Professional Services | 6,700 | 5,200 to 9,650 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade | 6,280 | 5,728 to 7,700 |
| Manufacturing | 6,194 | 5,067 to 7,464 |
| Construction | 4,974 | 3,500 to 6,855 |
Electrical engineer (SSOC 21511). Source: MOM Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 4.1 to 4.14. No figure published for the other 9 industries.
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T4.4!C49:I49, T4.9!C66:I66, T4.3!C53:I53, T4.1!C56:I56, T4.2!C35:I35What it means
- MOM publishes electrical engineer pay for 5 of 14 industries. Professional services is at S$6,700 with a wide middle range of S$5,200 to S$9,650, and manufacturing at S$6,194.
Part 3 · Over time
Pay over time and 2026 outlook
Electrical engineer pay rose from S$4,800 in 2023 to S$6,042 in 2025. We project S$8,480 for electronics engineers in June 2026.
Official medians for the last six years, then a projection for June 2026.
| Occupation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineer | – | – | – | 4,800 | 6,000 | 6,042 | |
| Electronics engineer | – | – | – | 7,485 | 7,861 | 8,200 | |
| Assistant electrical engineer | 3,675 | – | 3,610 | – | 4,871 | 4,770 | |
| Electrical engineering technician | – | – | 3,555 | 3,500 | 4,235 | 4,326 | |
| Electronics engineering technician | – | – | – | 3,596 | 4,071 | 3,843 |
Median gross monthly wage, June of each year, S$. "–" = 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical engineer | 6,042 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
| Electronics engineer | 8,200 | 8,480 | 7,320 to 9,830 | |
| Assistant electrical engineer | 4,770 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
| Electrical engineering technician | 4,326 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
| Electronics engineering technician | 3,843 | 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
- Electronics engineers: S$7,485 in 2023, S$7,861 in 2024, S$8,200 in 2025.
- Why the short history: MOM moved to the 2024 job classification, and the earlier engineer codes cannot be linked one to one.
- Electrical engineers are not projected: the jump from 2023 to 2024 makes the series too volatile for our method.
- 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 electrical engineering affected by AI?
The ILO rates electrical engineers Not exposed and electronics engineers Moderate.
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).
Electrical engineer
Not exposedAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can do very little of this job. Most tasks are hands-on or face to face.
- Most exposed taskAdvising on and designing power stations and systems which…
- Least exposed taskDetermining manufacturing methods
- In numbersNone of its 6 main tasks is one AI could do a large part of.
Electronics engineer
ModerateAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can speed up a fair share of the work, so the job is likely to change.
- Most exposed taskDesigning and developing signal processing algorithms
- Least exposed taskOrganising and directing maintenance and repair of existing…
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 3 of its 8 main tasks.
Electrical engineering technician
Not exposedAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can do very little of this job. Most tasks are hands-on or face to face.
- Most exposed taskProviding technical assistance
- Least exposed taskAssembling, installing, testing, calibrating
- In numbersNone of its 6 main tasks is one AI could do a large part of.
Electronics engineering technician
MinimalAI exposure
Not exposedVery high
AI can help with a small part of this job, mostly paperwork.
- Most exposed taskDeveloping, modifying and debugging system software
- Least exposed taskProviding or assisting with the technical supervision of…
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 1 of its 9 main tasks.
Electrical engineerSSOC 21511
Not exposedexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2151 Electrical engineers. Average task score 0.31, higher than 59% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
Electronics engineerSSOC 21521
Moderateexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2152 Electronics engineers. Average task score 0.42, higher than 79% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
Electrical engineering technicianSSOC 31131
Not exposedexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 3113 Electrical engineering technicians. Average task score 0.27, higher than 49% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
Electronics engineering technicianSSOC 31141
Minimalexposure to generative AI
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 3155 Air traffic safety electronics technicians. Average task score 0.34, higher than 62% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
Eight factors, role by role
| Factor | Electrical engineer | Electronics engineer | Electrical engineering technician | Electronics engineering technician |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | Not exposed | Moderate | Not exposed | Minimal |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.31 higher than 59% of jobs | 0.42 higher than 79% of jobs | 0.27 higher than 49% of jobs | 0.34 higher than 62% of jobs |
| 3Tasks AI could do much ofTasks scoring 0.5 or more. These are the parts of the job most likely to change. | 0 of 6 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 6 | 1 of 9 |
| 4Hands-on or people tasksTasks scoring under 0.25: physical, in-person or judgement work that AI barely touches. | 2 of 6 | 1 of 8 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 9 |
| 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) | Mixed (0.12) | Even (0.04) | Mixed (0.10) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Advising on and designing power stations and systems which… 0.44 | Designing and developing signal processing algorithms and… 0.60 | Providing technical assistance in research on and… 0.31 | Developing, modifying and debugging system software 0.56 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Determining manufacturing methods for electrical systems… 0.21 | Organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing… 0.22 | Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and… 0.18 | Providing or assisting with the technical supervision of… 0.22 |
| 8Pay trend so farChange in the MOM median since the first year on record. Any AI effect would show here in later years. | +26% S$4,800 (2023) to S$6,042 (2025) | +10% S$7,485 (2023) to S$8,200 (2025) | +22% S$3,555 (2022) to S$4,326 (2025) | +7% S$3,596 (2023) to S$3,843 (2025) |
Most and least exposed tasks
Electrical engineer
Most exposed tasks
- 0.44Advising on and designing power stations and systems which generate, transmit…
- 0.36Advising on and designing systems for electrical motors, electrical traction…
- 0.35Establishing control standards and procedures to monitor performance and…
Least exposed tasks
- 0.21Determining manufacturing methods for electrical systems, as well as…
- 0.23Specifying electrical installation and application in industrial and other…
- 0.30Supervising, controlling and monitoring the operation of electrical…
Electronics engineer
Most exposed tasks
- 0.60Designing and developing signal processing algorithms and implementing these…
- 0.55Researching and advising on radar, telemetry and remote control systems…
- 0.53Advising on and designing electronic devices or components, circuits…
Least exposed tasks
- 0.22Organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing electronic…
- 0.33Establishing control standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning…
- 0.35Developing apparatus and procedures to test electronic components, circuits…
Electrical engineering technician
Most exposed tasks
- 0.31Providing technical assistance in research on and development of electrical…
- 0.30Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour…
- 0.29Designing and preparing blueprints of electrical installations and circuitry…
Least exposed tasks
- 0.18Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing…
- 0.25Planning installation methods, checking completed installation for safety and…
- 0.28Monitoring technical aspects of the manufacture, installation, utilization…
Electronics engineering technician
Most exposed tasks
- 0.56Developing, modifying and debugging system software
- 0.43Carrying out technical duties related to the development of electronic and…
- 0.39Preparing and contributing to the preparation of cost estimates and technical…
Least exposed tasks
- 0.22Providing or assisting with the technical supervision of construction…
- 0.25Controlling, monitoring and certifying communication navigation and…
- 0.26Providing technical training and supervising other workers
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.
Cell references
SSOC 21511 to ISCO 2151 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B159); SSOC 21521 to ISCO 2152 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B162); SSOC 31131 to ISCO 3113 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B434); SSOC 31141 to ISCO 3155 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B436)What it means for electrical work
- Electrical engineers: average task score 0.31, higher than 59% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored. None of the six core tasks scores high enough for AI to do a large part of it.
- Electronics engineers: 0.42, higher than 79% of jobs. Designing signal processing algorithms is the most exposed task.
- Technicians: 0.27 for electrical engineering technicians. Assembling, installing and testing equipment is the least exposed work.
- 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 your employer's industry.
| You are | Compare with | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing an electrical engineering course | Electrical engineering degrees, six months after graduating | S$4,250 to S$4,900 |
| Electrical engineer, early career | Electrical engineer, age 25 to 29 | S$4,726 |
| Electrical engineer in your thirties | Electrical engineer, age 30 to 39 | S$6,078 |
| Electrical engineer on construction projects | Construction figure | S$4,974 |
| Electronics or semiconductor engineer | Electronics engineer row | S$8,200 |
| Technician or assistant engineer | Assistant electrical engineer row | S$4,770 |
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$6,042 × 12 = S$72,504 a year before bonus. It is not a total package.
What this data does not coverBonuses are excluded, and the electrical engineer title spans building services, power and industrial work with different pay.
Bonuses are excluded, and the electrical engineer title spans building services, power and industrial work with different pay.
- Titles vary: MOM records the title the employer reports. Building services, power systems and industrial electrical engineers share one code.
- Bonuses: excluded from every figure.
- Residents only: figures cover full-time Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Staff on work passes are not included.
- Small firms with fewer than 25 staff are outside the survey.
- Private sector: MOM surveys private-sector employers with 25 or more staff. Government ministries are not included.
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 21511, 21521, 31002, 31131, 31141. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOE, NTU GES 2025. Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- MOE, NUS GES 2025. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering).
- MOE, SIT GES 2025. Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronics and Data Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical Power Engineering (Newcastle University).
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.