Preschool teacher salary in Singapore
What the job is: Preschool education teacher promotes the holistic development of children below primary school age. Also called: Early years educator, Preschool educator. SSOC 2024, 36100
- Preschool teacher: S$4,062 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$3,396 to S$4,865.
- Early intervention teacher: S$3,772 median.
- Preschool or early intervention centre manager: S$8,242 median.
- Early childhood graduates: S$3,800 median at SUSS. 93.8% of those in the labour force were in full-time permanent jobs.
- By employer size: preschool teachers earn S$4,174 at employers with 200 or more staff and S$3,500 at 25 to 199.
How much do preschool teachers earn?
A preschool teacher earns S$4,062 at the median. Early intervention teachers earn S$3,772 and centre managers S$8,242.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th percentile | Gross, median | Gross, 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool education/Early intervention centre managerPartial detail | 8,106 | 6,821 | 8,242 | 9,542 |
| Preschool education teacherFull detail | 3,957 | 3,396 | 4,062 | 4,865 |
| Early intervention teacher for infants and childrenLimited detail | 3,772 | 3,250 | 3,772 | 4,826 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4!C49:I49, T4!C325:I325, T4!C122:I122- Preschool teachers have a range of S$1,469 between the 25th and 75th percentile.
- The basic median is S$3,957, S$105 below gross.
- Early intervention teachers teach infants and preschool children with special learning, emotional or physical needs (SSOC 2024).
What affects pay most
For Preschool education teacher (SSOC 36100), industry makes the largest difference: S$4,150 (Health and Social Services) against S$2,287 (Public Administration and Education), 81% more.
| What changes | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median | Highest vs lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Public Administration and Education | 2,287 | Health and Social Services | 4,150 | 81% |
| Firm size | 25 to 199 staff | 3,500 | 200 or more staff | 4,174 | 19% |
| Age | 25 to 29 | 3,888 | 50 to 59 | 4,330 | 11% |
| Sex | Men | 3,697 | Women | 4,065 | 10% |
Starting salary for early childhood graduates
SUSS Bachelor of Early Childhood Education graduates earned S$3,800 at the median in 2025.
Graduates in full-time permanent jobs, surveyed on 1 November 2025.
| University and programme | Basic, median | Gross, median | Gross, mean | Gross, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSS, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | 3,700 | 3,800 | 3,698 | 3,500 to 3,995 |
- The middle 50% earned S$3,500 to S$3,995.
Job outcomes for early childhood graduatesOf SUSS early childhood graduates in the labour force, 93.8% were in full-time permanent jobs and 97.9% were employed.
Of SUSS early childhood graduates in the labour force, 93.8% were in full-time permanent jobs and 97.9% were employed.
Share of graduates in the labour force.
| Programme | Course response rate | Currently employed | In full-time permanent employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSS, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | 68% | 97.9% | 93.8% |
- 68% of the class answered MOE's survey.
How pay changes with age
Preschool teacher pay rises from S$3,888 at 25 to 29 to S$4,278 at 30 to 39, then stays near that level.
Median gross monthly wage by age group.
| Occupation | 25–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool education teacher | 3,888 | 4,278 | 4,311 | 4,330 |
| Preschool education/Early intervention centre manager | – | 7,784 | 9,145 | 8,471 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T3!C275:K275, T3!C46:K46- Preschool teachers aged 40 to 49 earn S$4,311 and those aged 50 to 59 earn S$4,330.
- Centre managers earn S$7,784 at 30 to 39 and S$9,145 at 40 to 49.
- Each age band shows different people in June 2025.
By sex and employer sizeFemale preschool teachers earn S$4,065 at the median and men S$3,697.
Female preschool teachers earn S$4,065 at the median and men S$3,697.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool education teacher | 4,062 | 3,697 | 4,065 | +10.0% |
| Early intervention teacher for infants and children | 3,772 | – | 3,691 | – |
| Preschool education/Early intervention centre manager | 8,242 | – | 8,260 | – |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T1.1!C286:E286, T1.2!C271:E271, T1.2!C110:E110, T1.2!C47:E47| Occupation | Firms with 25 to 199 employees | Firms with 200 or more | Large vs small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool education teacher | 3,500 | 4,174 | +19.3% |
| Early intervention teacher for infants and children | – | 3,691 | – |
| Preschool education/Early intervention centre manager | 5,403 | 8,600 | +59.2% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T2!C316:G316, T2!C122:G122, T2!C50:G50- Preschool teachers earn S$4,174 at employers with 200 or more staff and S$3,500 at 25 to 199.
- Centre managers earn S$8,600 at employers with 200 or more staff and S$5,403 at 25 to 199.
- These compare two groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
By employer industry
Preschool teachers in health and social services earn S$4,150 at the median. In public administration and education the median is S$2,287.
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Social Services | 4,150 | 3,525 to 4,912 |
| Public Administration and Education | 2,287 | 1,800 to 3,650 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.12!C75:I75, T4.11!C45:I45| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Social Services | 8,370 | 7,216 to 9,540 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.12!C21:I21- In public administration and education, the middle 50% of preschool teachers earn S$1,800 to S$3,650.
- Centre managers in health and social services earn S$8,370 at the median.
Pay over time
The preschool teacher and centre manager job codes have no earlier MOM figures that match them, so there is no pay history or projection.
Official medians for the last six years, then a projection for June 2026.
| Occupation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool education teacher | – | – | – | – | – | 4,062 | |
| Early intervention teacher for infants and children | – | – | – | – | 4,019 | 3,772 | |
| Preschool education/Early intervention centre manager | – | – | – | – | – | 8,242 |
June 2026 projection Estimate
| Occupation | June 2025 (MOM) | June 2026 projection | 80% range | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool education teacher | 4,062 | Not projected: not enough history | ||
| Early intervention teacher for infants and children | 3,772 | Not projected: not enough history | ||
| Preschool education/Early intervention centre manager | 8,242 | Not projected: not enough history | ||
- Early intervention teacher pay was S$4,019 in 2024 and S$3,772 in 2025.
- Early intervention teacher pay is not projected because there are fewer than three years of figures.
Is preschool teaching affected by AI?
The ILO rates early childhood educators and special needs teachers, its groups for preschool and early intervention teachers, Not exposed to generative AI. Child care services managers are rated 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).
AI can do very little of this job. Most tasks are hands-on or face to face.
- Most exposed taskPlanning and organizing individual and group activities…
- Least exposed taskGuiding and assisting children
- In numbersNone of its 9 main tasks is one AI could do a large part of.
AI can do very little of this job. Most tasks are hands-on or face to face.
- Most exposed taskPreparing and maintaining student data and other records…
- Least exposed taskTeaching academic subjects and practical and self-help…
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 1 of its 11 main tasks.
AI can help with a small part of this job, mostly paperwork.
- Most exposed taskPreparing and maintaining records and accounts
- Least exposed taskDeveloping and implementing programmes
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 1 of its 9 main tasks.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2342 Early childhood educators. Average task score 0.21, higher than 36% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2352 Special needs teachers. Average task score 0.28, higher than 53% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 1341 Child care services managers. Average task score 0.30, higher than 56% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
| Factor | Preschool education teacher | Early intervention teacher for infants and children | Preschool education/Early intervention centre manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | Not exposed | Not exposed | Minimal |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.21 higher than 36% of jobs | 0.28 higher than 53% of jobs | 0.30 higher than 56% 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 9 | 1 of 11 | 1 of 9 |
| 4Hands-on or people tasksTasks scoring under 0.25: physical, in-person or judgement work that AI barely touches. | 7 of 9 | 5 of 11 | 5 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 (0.05) | Mixed (0.10) | Mixed (0.14) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Planning and organizing individual and group activities… 0.28 | Preparing and maintaining student data and other records… 0.56 | Preparing and maintaining records and accounts for a child… 0.61 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Guiding and assisting children in the development of proper… 0.11 | Teaching academic subjects and practical and self-help… 0.19 | Developing and implementing programmes to enhance the… 0.17 |
| 8Pay trend so farChange in the MOM median since the first year on record. Any AI effect would show here in later years. | Not enough years | -6% S$4,019 (2024) to S$3,772 (2025) | Not enough years |
- 0.28Planning and organizing individual and group activities designed to…
- 0.25Observing and assessing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of…
- 0.24Discussing progress or problems of children with parents and other staff…
- 0.11Guiding and assisting children in the development of proper eating, dressing…
- 0.18Leading children in activities that provide opportunities for creative…
- 0.18Supervising children's activities to ensure safety and resolve conflicts
- 0.56Preparing and maintaining student data and other records and submitting…
- 0.34Administering various forms of assessment and evaluating progress of each…
- 0.32Designing or modifying curricula and preparing and delivering programmes…
- 0.19Teaching academic subjects and practical and self-help skills to students…
- 0.23Stimulating and developing students’ confidence interests, abilities, manual…
- 0.23Giving instruction on an individual or group basis using special techniques…
- 0.61Preparing and maintaining records and accounts for a child care centre
- 0.42Establishing and monitoring budgets and determining allocation of funds for…
- 0.37Reviewing and interpreting government codes, and developing procedures to…
- 0.17Developing and implementing programmes to enhance the physical, social…
- 0.18Monitoring children’s progress and conferring with parents or guardians
- 0.18Directing and supervising child carers in providing care and supervision for…
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
SSOC 36100 to ISCO 2342 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B640); SSOC 23622 to ISCO 2352 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B258); SSOC 13410 to ISCO 1341 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B62)- For early childhood educators, planning activities that build children's motor and social skills is the most exposed task, at 0.28.
- Helping children learn eating, dressing and toilet habits is their least exposed task, at 0.11.
- For child care services managers, keeping a centre's records and accounts is the most exposed task, at 0.615.
- Exposure measures how much of the work AI could do or speed up. It does not measure job cuts.
Which figure should you compare with?
Match your title first, then your age band and the size of your employer.
| You are | Compare with | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Early childhood graduate | SUSS Early Childhood Education, 2025 | S$3,800 |
| Preschool teacher, early career | Age 25 to 29 median | S$3,888 |
| Preschool teacher, age 30 to 59 | Age 30 to 59 | S$4,278 to S$4,330 |
| Preschool teacher at a large employer | 200 or more staff | S$4,174 |
| Early intervention teacher | Early intervention row | S$3,772 |
| Centre manager | Manager row, your age band | S$7,784 to S$9,145 |
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$4,062 × 12 = S$48,744 a year before bonus. It is not a total package.
What this data does not coverMOM surveys private-sector employers with at least 25 staff, so small preschools are not covered.
MOM surveys private-sector employers with at least 25 staff, so small preschools are not covered.
- Every MOM figure is for full-time resident employees.
- Relief teachers have their own job code and are not included.
- MOM figures exclude bonuses.
Questions
What is the preschool teacher salary in Singapore?
MOM's median gross monthly wage for preschool education teacher was S$4,062 in June 2025. The middle half earned S$3,396 to S$4,865. Basic pay alone had a median of S$3,957.
What is the preschool teacher salary per year in Singapore?
S$4,062 a month is S$48,744 a year before bonus. Bonuses and the employer's CPF contribution come on top and are not in MOM's monthly figure.
How does preschool teacher pay change with age?
Median gross monthly pay for preschool education teacher was S$3,888 at 25 to 29, S$4,278 at 30 to 39, S$4,311 at 40 to 49 and S$4,330 at 50 to 59, in June 2025.
What is the starting salary for early childhood graduates?
Graduates of the related degree had a median gross starting pay of S$3,800 a month in MOE's 2025 survey.
Which industry pays preschool teacher jobs the most?
Health and Social Services, with a median of S$4,150 a month. The lowest published median is in public administration and education, at S$2,287.
Which of these jobs pay the most?
Preschool education/early intervention centre manager has the highest median, S$8,242 a month, and early intervention teacher for infants and children the lowest, S$3,772 (MOM, June 2025).
What is the difference between a preschool teacher and a centre manager?
A preschool teacher supports the development of children below primary school age. A centre manager plans, directs and evaluates care and education at a preschool or early intervention centre. MOM medians for June 2025 are S$4,062 for preschool teachers and S$8,242 for centre managers (definitions from SSOC 2024).
Where do these figures come from?
From MOM's Occupational Wages 2025, which covers full-time resident employees in private firms with at least 25 staff, as at June 2025. Gross wages include allowances and overtime but not bonuses or employer CPF.
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 36100, 23622, 13410. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOE, SUSS GES 2025. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.