Project manager salary in Singapore
What the job is: Business/Financial project management professional manages, oversees and implements business and financial projects. Also called: Client project implementation manager, Design project manager. SSOC 2024, 24213
- Business or financial project management professional: S$7,670 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$5,400 to S$10,800.
- Construction manager, which includes construction project managers: S$6,000 median.
- Age: project management professionals earn S$4,668 at 25 to 29 and S$9,130 at 50 to 59.
- By industry: S$9,470 in finance and insurance, S$4,500 in administrative and support services.
- Project management graduates: S$4,265 median at NUS Project and Facilities Management.
How much do project managers earn?
A business or financial project management professional earns S$7,670 at the median, S$1,670 more than a construction manager.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th percentile | Gross, median | Gross, 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Financial project management professionalFull detail | 7,350 | 5,400 | 7,670 | 10,800 |
| Construction managerFull detail | 5,821 | 3,800 | 6,000 | 9,058 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4!C92:I92, T4!C25:I25- MOM has no single project manager title. It publishes project managers under the field they work in, and this guide uses the two closest job codes.
- Business and financial project managers run projects and report progress to management (SSOC 2024).
- Construction managers plan and coordinate building and civil engineering projects. SSOC lists construction project manager as an example.
- Business and financial project managers have a wide range: S$5,400 between the 25th and 75th percentile.
What affects pay most
For Business/Financial project management professional (SSOC 24213), industry makes the largest difference: S$9,470 (Financial and Insurance Services) against S$4,500 (Administrative and Support Services), 110% more.
| What changes | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median | Highest vs lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Administrative and Support Services | 4,500 | Financial and Insurance Services | 9,470 | 110% |
| Age | 25 to 29 | 4,668 | 50 to 59 | 9,130 | 96% |
| Firm size | 25 to 199 staff | 6,450 | 200 or more staff | 8,553 | 33% |
| Sex | Men | 7,276 | Women | 7,799 | 7% |
Starting salary for project management graduates
NUS Project and Facilities Management graduates earned S$4,265 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUS, (Project and Facilities Management) | 4,200 | 4,265 | 4,386 | 4,000 to 4,600 |
- The middle 50% earn S$4,000 to S$4,600.
- NUS Infrastructure and Project Management engineering graduates have no salary figure in MOE's 2025 survey.
Job outcomes for project management graduates79.7% of the NUS graduates were in full-time permanent jobs, and 88.1% were employed.
79.7% of the NUS graduates were in full-time permanent jobs, and 88.1% were employed.
Share of graduates in the labour force.
| Programme | Course response rate | Currently employed | In full-time permanent employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS, (Project and Facilities Management) | 60% | 88.1% | 79.7% |
- 60% of the class answered MOE's survey.
How pay changes with age
Project management professionals earn S$4,668 at 25 to 29 and S$9,130 at 50 to 59. Construction managers start lower, at S$3,250.
Median gross monthly wage by age group.
| Occupation | 25–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Financial project management professional | 4,668 | 6,810 | 8,689 | 9,130 |
| Construction manager | 3,250 | 5,494 | 7,000 | 6,950 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T3!C85:K85, T3!C23:K23- Project management professionals make their biggest step from S$4,668 in the late 20s to S$6,810 at 30 to 39.
- Construction managers rise from S$3,250 at 25 to 29 to S$7,000 at 40 to 49.
- Each age band shows different people in June 2025.
By sex and employer sizeFemale project management professionals earn S$7,799 at the median and men S$7,276.
Female project management professionals earn S$7,799 at the median and men S$7,276.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Financial project management professional | 7,670 | 7,276 | 7,799 | +7.2% |
| Construction manager | 6,000 | 6,185 | 5,000 | -19.2% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T1.1!C85:E85, T1.2!C85:E85, T1.1!C24:E24, T1.2!C25:E25| Occupation | Firms with 25 to 199 employees | Firms with 200 or more | Large vs small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Financial project management professional | 6,450 | 8,553 | +32.6% |
| Construction manager | 5,261 | 7,877 | +49.7% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T2!C93:G93, T2!C26:G26- Project management professionals at firms with 200 or more staff earn S$8,553, S$2,103 more than at firms with 25 to 199.
- Male construction managers earn S$6,185 and women S$5,000.
- These compare two groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
By employer industry
Business and financial project managers earn most in finance and insurance (S$9,470) and least in administrative and support services (S$4,500).
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Insurance Services | 9,470 | 6,835 to 14,341 |
| Information and Communications | 8,787 | 6,450 to 11,500 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade | 8,421 | 5,100 to 11,738 |
| Professional Services | 7,100 | 5,800 to 9,100 |
| Manufacturing | 6,500 | 5,100 to 8,240 |
| Construction | 5,900 | 3,416 to 8,000 |
| Administrative and Support Services | 4,500 | 3,725 to 7,900 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.7!C49:I49, T4.6!C37:I37, T4.3!C47:I47, T4.9!C52:I52, T4.1!C48:I48, T4.2!C33:I33, T4.10!C32:I32- Business and financial project managers earn S$8,787 in information and communications and S$7,100 in professional services.
- Construction managers earn S$11,495 at the median in transportation and storage, against S$6,000 in construction.
Pay over time
The business and financial project management job code has no earlier figures that match it, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Financial project management professional | – | – | – | – | – | 7,670 | |
| Construction manager | 6,071 | 6,510 | 6,400 | 7,000 | 7,600 | 6,000 |
June 2026 projection Estimate
| Occupation | June 2025 (MOM) | June 2026 projection | 80% range | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Financial project management professional | 7,670 | Not projected: not enough history | ||
| Construction manager | 6,000 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
- The construction manager median rose from S$6,071 in 2020 to S$7,600 in 2024, then fell to S$6,000 in 2025.
- Construction manager pay is not projected because it moves too much from year to year for a reliable estimate.
Is project management affected by AI?
The ILO rates management and organisation analysts, the closest match for business project managers, Moderate. Construction managers are 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 speed up a fair share of the work, so the job is likely to change.
- Most exposed taskAssisting in implementing approved recommendations
- Least exposed taskDiscussing current systems
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 3 of its 9 main tasks.
AI can help with a small part of this job, mostly paperwork.
- Most exposed taskPreparing tenders and contract bids
- Least exposed taskBuilding under contract, or subcontracting specialized…
- In numbersNone of its 11 main tasks is one AI could do a large part of.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2421 Management and organization analysts. Average task score 0.46, higher than 84% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 1323 Construction managers. Average task score 0.34, higher than 62% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
| Factor | Business/Financial project management professional | Construction manager |
|---|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | Moderate | Minimal |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.46 higher than 84% 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. | 3 of 9 | 0 of 11 |
| 4Hands-on or people tasksTasks scoring under 0.25: physical, in-person or judgement work that AI barely touches. | 0 of 9 | 0 of 11 |
| 5How even the exposure isEven means AI touches most tasks a little. Uneven means a few tasks are exposed and the rest are not. | Mixed (0.10) | Even (0.06) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing… 0.61 | Preparing tenders and contract bids 0.46 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Discussing current systems with staff and observing systems… 0.28 | Building under contract, or subcontracting specialized… 0.26 |
| 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 | -1% S$6,071 (2020) to S$6,000 (2025) |
- 0.61Assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing revised…
- 0.58Recording and analysing organizations’ workflow charts, records, reports…
- 0.54Undertaking and reviewing work studies by analysing existing and proposed…
- 0.28Discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of…
- 0.39Assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, strategies and plans…
- 0.41Analysing and evaluating current systems and structures
- 0.46Preparing tenders and contract bids
- 0.39Operating and implementing coordinated work programmes for sites
- 0.39Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the…
- 0.26Building under contract, or subcontracting specialized building services
- 0.28Negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors…
- 0.28Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff and subcontractors
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
SSOC 24213 to ISCO 2421 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B285); SSOC 13230 to ISCO 1323 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B44)- Most exposed tasks for business project managers: helping put approved changes in place (0.615) and analysing workflow charts and records (0.585).
- Preparing tenders and contract bids is the construction manager's most exposed task, at 0.46.
- 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 the field you manage projects in first, then your age band.
| You are | Compare with | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Project management graduate | NUS Project and Facilities Management, 2025 | S$4,265 |
| Project manager, early career | Age 25 to 29 median | S$4,668 |
| Project manager, 30s | Age 30 to 39 median | S$6,810 |
| Senior project manager | Age 40 to 59 | S$8,689 to S$9,130 |
| Project manager in a bank or insurer | Finance and insurance figure | S$9,470 |
| Construction project manager | Construction manager row | S$6,000 |
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$7,670 × 12 = S$92,040 a year before bonus. It is not a total package.
What this data does not coverMOM has no single project manager figure. Project managers in IT, engineering and other fields are counted under those fields' job codes.
MOM has no single project manager figure. Project managers in IT, engineering and other fields are counted under those fields' job codes.
- Firms with fewer than 25 staff and the public sector are not covered.
- Bonuses are excluded from every figure.
Questions
What is the project manager salary in Singapore?
MOM's median gross monthly wage for Business/Financial project management professional was S$7,670 in June 2025. The middle half earned S$5,400 to S$10,800. Basic pay alone had a median of S$7,350.
What is the project manager salary per year in Singapore?
S$7,670 a month is S$92,040 a year before bonus. Bonuses and the employer's CPF contribution come on top and are not in MOM's monthly figure.
How does project manager pay change with age?
Median gross monthly pay for Business/Financial project management professional was S$4,668 at 25 to 29, S$6,810 at 30 to 39, S$8,689 at 40 to 49 and S$9,130 at 50 to 59, in June 2025.
What is the starting salary for project management graduates?
Graduates of the related degree had a median gross starting pay of S$4,265 a month in MOE's 2025 survey.
Which industry pays project manager jobs the most?
Financial and Insurance Services, with a median of S$9,470 a month. The lowest published median is in administrative and support services, at S$4,500.
What is the difference between a business project manager and a construction manager?
Business/Financial project management professional manages, oversees and implements business and financial projects. Construction manager plans, directs and coordinates the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings. In June 2025 the median gross monthly wage was S$7,670 for business project managers and S$6,000 for construction managers (MOM; 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 24213, 13230. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOE, NUS GES 2025. Bachelor of Science (Project and Facilities Management).
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.