Clinical psychologist salary in Singapore
What the job is: Clinical psychologist diagnoses and evaluates mental, emotional and behavioural disorders of individuals through observation, interview and psychological tests. SSOC 2024, 26611
- Clinical psychologist: S$4,715 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$3,682 to S$5,720.
- In health and social services: S$5,110 median for clinical psychologists.
- Family counsellor: S$4,800 median.
- Psychology graduates: S$4,065 median at NTU. 58.6% of those in the labour force were in full-time permanent jobs.
- No 2026 projection: past figures for both jobs move too much from year to year.
How much do clinical psychologists earn?
A clinical psychologist earns S$4,715 at the median. Family counsellors earn S$4,800.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th percentile | Gross, median | Gross, 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counsellor (family)Partial detail | 4,786 | 4,000 | 4,800 | 5,812 |
| Clinical psychologistLimited detail | 4,715 | 3,682 | 4,715 | 5,720 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4!C106:I106, T4!C97:I97- Clinical psychologists have a range of S$2,038 between the 25th and 75th percentile.
- The basic and gross medians are both S$4,715.
- Clinical psychologists diagnose and evaluate mental, emotional and behavioural disorders and run treatment programmes (SSOC 2024).
Starting salary for psychology graduates
NTU Psychology graduates earned S$4,065 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTU, Psychology | 4,000 | 4,065 | 4,354 | 3,850 to 4,945 |
- The middle 50% earned S$3,850 to S$4,945.
Job outcomes for psychology graduatesOf NTU Psychology graduates in the labour force, 58.6% were in full-time permanent jobs and 77.8% were employed.
Of NTU Psychology graduates in the labour force, 58.6% were in full-time permanent jobs and 77.8% were employed.
Share of graduates in the labour force.
| Programme | Course response rate | Currently employed | In full-time permanent employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTU, Psychology | 72% | 77.8% | 58.6% |
- 72% of the class answered MOE's survey.
By employer industry
Clinical psychologists in health and social services earn S$5,110 at the median. MOM publishes no other industry figure for them.
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Social Services | 5,110 | 4,000 to 6,250 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.12!C30:I30| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Social Services | 4,714 | 3,714 to 5,520 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.12!C31:I31- Family counsellors in health and social services earn S$4,714 at the median.
By sex and employer size
Female clinical psychologists earn S$4,210 at the median. MOM publishes no figure for male clinical psychologists.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist | 4,715 | – | 4,210 | – |
| Counsellor (family) | 4,800 | – | 4,795 | – |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T1.2!C90:E90, T1.2!C97:E97| Occupation | Firms with 25 to 199 employees | Firms with 200 or more | Large vs small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist | – | 5,112 | – |
| Counsellor (family) | 4,742 | 4,837 | +2.0% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T2!C98:G98, T2!C106:G106- Clinical psychologists at employers with 200 or more staff earn S$5,112. MOM publishes no figure for smaller employers.
- Family counsellors earn S$4,742 at employers with 25 to 199 staff and S$4,837 at 200 or more.
- These compare two groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
Pay over time
Clinical psychologist pay was S$5,068 in 2023, S$5,495 in 2024 and S$4,715 in 2025.
Official medians for the last six years, then a projection for June 2026.
| Occupation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist | – | – | – | 5,068 | 5,495 | 4,715 | |
| Counsellor (family) | 4,147 | 3,943 | 4,161 | 5,653 | 4,350 | 4,800 |
June 2026 projection Estimate
| Occupation | June 2025 (MOM) | June 2026 projection | 80% range | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist | 4,715 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
| Counsellor (family) | 4,800 | Not projected: too volatile | ||
- No 2026 projection is shown for either job: the past figures move too much from year to year for a reliable estimate.
- Family counsellor pay ranged from S$3,943 in 2021 to S$5,653 in 2023. It was S$4,350 in 2024 and S$4,800 in 2025.
Is psychology affected by AI?
The ILO rates psychologists Some for exposure to generative AI. Family counsellors fall in its social work and counselling group, rated Not exposed.
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 help with some tasks. People still do most of the job.
- Most exposed taskConducting surveys and research studies
- Least exposed taskMaintaining required contacts
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 2 of its 9 main tasks.
AI can do very little of this job. Most tasks are hands-on or face to face.
- Most exposed taskCompiling case records or reports
- Least exposed taskInvestigating cases of abuse or neglect and taking action…
- 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 2634 Psychologists. Average task score 0.39, higher than 75% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2635 Social work and counselling professionals. Average task score 0.28, higher than 53% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
| Factor | Clinical psychologist | Counsellor (family) |
|---|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | Some | Not exposed |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.39 higher than 75% of jobs | 0.28 higher than 53% of jobs |
| 3Tasks AI could do much ofTasks scoring 0.5 or more. These are the parts of the job most likely to change. | 2 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 | 4 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 (0.13) | Mixed (0.10) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work… 0.68 | Compiling case records or reports for courts and other… 0.46 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Maintaining required contacts, such as those with family… 0.26 | Investigating cases of abuse or neglect and taking action… 0.14 |
| 8Pay trend so farChange in the MOM median since the first year on record. Any AI effect would show here in later years. | -7% S$5,068 (2023) to S$4,715 (2025) | +16% S$4,147 (2020) to S$4,800 (2025) |
- 0.68Conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale…
- 0.54Preparing scholarly papers and reports
- 0.37Developing theories, models and methods to interpret and describe human…
- 0.26Maintaining required contacts, such as those with family members, educational…
- 0.28Conducting counselling or therapeutic interviews with individuals and groups…
- 0.30Studying psychological factors in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of…
- 0.46Compiling case records or reports for courts and other legal proceedings
- 0.43Analysing the client's situation and presenting alternative approaches to…
- 0.34Planning and implementing programmes of assistance for clients including…
- 0.14Investigating cases of abuse or neglect and taking action to protect children…
- 0.17Providing advice to prison governors and to probation and parole review…
- 0.20Providing counselling, therapy and mediation services and facilitating group…
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
SSOC 26611 to ISCO 2634 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B404); SSOC 26633 to ISCO 2635 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B414)- In the ILO's psychologists group, research on job design and morale is the most exposed task, at 0.68, followed by preparing scholarly papers at 0.54.
- Keeping contact with families, schools or employers is the least exposed task, at 0.26, followed by counselling interviews at 0.285.
- 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 whether you work in health and social services.
| You are | Compare with | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology graduate | NTU Psychology, 2025 | S$4,065 |
| Clinical psychologist | All-industry median | S$4,715 |
| Clinical psychologist in health or social services | Health and social services figure | S$5,110 |
| Clinical psychologist at a large employer | 200 or more staff | S$5,112 |
| Family counsellor | Counsellor row | S$4,800 |
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$4,715 × 12 = S$56,580 a year before bonus. It is not a total package.
What this data does not coverMOM publishes a figure for clinical psychologists only. Other psychologists have no separate figure.
MOM publishes a figure for clinical psychologists only. Other psychologists have no separate figure.
- MOM surveys private-sector employers with 25 or more staff. Small practices are outside the survey.
- MOM publishes no age breakdown for clinical psychologists in 2025.
- MOM figures exclude bonuses.
Questions
What is the clinical psychologist salary in Singapore?
MOM's median gross monthly wage for clinical psychologist was S$4,715 in June 2025. The middle half earned S$3,682 to S$5,720. Basic pay alone had a median of S$4,715.
What is the clinical psychologist salary per year in Singapore?
S$4,715 a month is S$56,580 a year before bonus. Bonuses and the employer's CPF contribution come on top and are not in MOM's monthly figure.
What is the starting salary for psychology graduates?
Graduates of the related degree had a median gross starting pay of S$4,065 a month in MOE's 2025 survey.
What is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a family counsellor?
Clinical psychologist diagnoses and evaluates mental, emotional and behavioural disorders of individuals through observation, interview and psychological tests. Counsellor (family) provides counselling for individuals, couples and families facing challenges in their relationships. In June 2025 the median gross monthly wage was S$4,715 for clinical psychologists and S$4,800 for family counsellors (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 26611, 26633. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOE, NTU GES 2025. Psychology.
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.