University lecturer salary in Singapore
What the job is: University lecturer prepares and delivers lectures while conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university. Also called: University teacher. SSOC 2024, 23101
- University lecturer: S$13,403 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$9,500 to S$17,540.
- Technical or vocational institute teacher: S$4,629 median.
- Training or staff development professional: S$5,955 median.
- By age: lecturers earn S$8,829 at 30 to 39 and S$14,039 at 50 to 59.
How much do university lecturers earn?
A university lecturer earns S$13,403 at the median. Vocational teachers earn S$4,629 and training professionals S$5,955.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th percentile | Gross, median | Gross, 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University lecturerPartial detail | 13,374 | 9,500 | 13,403 | 17,540 |
| Training/Staff development professionalFull detail | 5,717 | 4,279 | 5,955 | 8,336 |
| Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainerFull detail | 4,603 | 3,600 | 4,629 | 6,667 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4!C232:I232, T4!C229:I229, T4!C224:I224- Lecturers have a range of S$8,040 between the 25th and 75th percentile.
- The lecturer basic median is S$13,374.
- A university lecturer teaches, supervises student work and examinations, and conducts and publishes research (SSOC 2024).
- Technical or vocational institute teachers include ITE teachers (SSOC 2024).
What affects pay most
For University lecturer (SSOC 23101), firm size makes the largest difference: S$13,579 (200 or more staff) against S$5,500 (25 to 199 staff), 147% more.
| What changes | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median | Highest vs lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm size | 25 to 199 staff | 5,500 | 200 or more staff | 13,579 | 147% |
| Age | 30 to 39 | 8,829 | 50 to 59 | 14,039 | 59% |
| Sex | Women | 10,931 | Men | 14,679 | 34% |
How pay changes with age
University lecturer pay rises from S$8,829 at 30 to 39 to S$12,801 at 40 to 49 and S$14,039 at 50 to 59.
Median gross monthly wage by age group.
| Occupation | 25–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University lecturer | – | 8,829 | 12,801 | 14,039 |
| Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer | 3,931 | 4,690 | 5,792 | 6,220 |
| Training/Staff development professional | 6,614 | 6,046 | 6,310 | 6,731 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T3!C201:K201, T3!C194:K194, T3!C198:K198- Vocational teachers earn S$3,931 at 25 to 29 and S$6,220 at 50 to 59.
- MOM does not publish a lecturer median for ages 25 to 29.
- Each age band shows different people in June 2025.
By sex and employer sizeMale university lecturers earn S$14,679 at the median and women S$10,931.
Male university lecturers earn S$14,679 at the median and women S$10,931.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University lecturer | 13,403 | 14,679 | 10,931 | -25.5% |
| Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer | 4,629 | 5,000 | 4,555 | -8.9% |
| Training/Staff development professional | 5,955 | 6,378 | 5,500 | -13.8% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T1.1!C203:E203, T1.2!C200:E200, T1.1!C196:E196, T1.2!C193:E193, T1.1!C200:E200, T1.2!C197:E197| Occupation | Firms with 25 to 199 employees | Firms with 200 or more | Large vs small |
|---|---|---|---|
| University lecturer | 5,500 | 13,579 | +146.9% |
| Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer | 5,588 | 4,475 | -19.9% |
| Training/Staff development professional | 5,000 | 6,401 | +28.0% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T2!C225:G225, T2!C217:G217, T2!C222:G222- Lecturers earn S$13,579 at employers with 200 or more staff and S$5,500 at 25 to 199.
- Vocational teachers earn S$4,475 at employers with 200 or more staff and S$5,588 at 25 to 199.
- These compare two groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
By employer industry
MOM publishes a lecturer median for one industry: public administration and education, at S$13,404.
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration and Education | 13,404 | 9,553 to 17,607 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.11!C29:I29- In that industry, the middle 50% of lecturers earn S$9,553 to S$17,607.
Pay over time
The lecturer median was S$11,974 in 2020 and S$13,403 in 2025, with a dip to S$9,700 in 2022.
Official medians for the last six years, then a projection for June 2026.
| Occupation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University lecturer | 11,974 | 12,811 | 9,700 | 13,108 | 12,990 | 13,403 | |
| Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer | – | 4,153 | 3,560 | 3,450 | 3,800 | 4,629 | |
| Training/Staff development professional | 4,160 | 4,059 | 4,560 | 4,073 | 4,490 | 5,955 |
- Lecturer pay is not projected because the median moves too much from year to year.
Is university teaching affected by AI?
The ILO rates university and higher education teachers Minimal for exposure to generative AI. Training professionals are rated 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).
AI can help with a small part of this job, mostly paperwork.
- Most exposed taskAdministering, evaluating and marking examination papers…
- Least exposed taskPreparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 2 of its 9 main tasks.
AI can help with a small part of this job, mostly paperwork.
- Most exposed taskPreparing reports and maintaining records
- Least exposed taskInstructing and monitoring students
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 1 of its 10 main tasks.
AI can speed up a fair share of the work, so the job is likely to change.
- Most exposed taskGathering, investigating and researching background…
- Least exposed taskMonitoring and performing ongoing evaluation
- In numbersAI could do a large part of 1 of its 8 main tasks.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2310 University and higher education teachers. Average task score 0.37, higher than 69% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2320 Vocational education teachers. Average task score 0.35, higher than 64% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 2424 Training and staff development professionals. Average task score 0.41, higher than 77% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
| Factor | University lecturer | Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer | Training/Staff development professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | Minimal | Minimal | Moderate |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.37 higher than 69% of jobs | 0.35 higher than 64% of jobs | 0.41 higher than 77% 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 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 8 |
| 4Hands-on or people tasksTasks scoring under 0.25: physical, in-person or judgement work that AI barely touches. | 1 of 9 | 2 of 10 | 0 of 8 |
| 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 (0.11) | Mixed (0.12) | Even (0.09) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Administering, evaluating and marking examination papers… 0.56 | Preparing reports and maintaining records such as student… 0.65 | Gathering, investigating and researching background… 0.60 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials… 0.23 | Instructing and monitoring students in the use of tools… 0.21 | Monitoring and performing ongoing evaluation and assessment… 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. | +12% S$11,974 (2020) to S$13,403 (2025) | +11% S$4,153 (2021) to S$4,629 (2025) | +43% S$4,160 (2020) to S$5,955 (2025) |
- 0.56Administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests
- 0.54Preparing scholarly books, papers or articles
- 0.44Researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods…
- 0.23Preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and…
- 0.28Supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by…
- 0.28Stimulating discussion and independent thought among students
- 0.65Preparing reports and maintaining records such as student grades, attendance…
- 0.43Developing curricula and planning course content and methods of instruction
- 0.36Determining training needs of students or workers and liaising with…
- 0.21Instructing and monitoring students in the use of tools, equipment and…
- 0.24Providing individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction
- 0.30Observing and evaluating students' work to determine progress, provide…
- 0.60Gathering, investigating and researching background materials to gain an…
- 0.48Preparing and developing instructional training material and aids such as…
- 0.38Promoting internal and external training and development, and evaluating…
- 0.35Monitoring and performing ongoing evaluation and assessment of internal and…
- 0.35Identifying training needs and requirements of individuals and organizations
- 0.35Liaising with external training providers to arrange delivery of specific…
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
SSOC 23101 to ISCO 2310 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B246); SSOC 23300 to ISCO 2320 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B251); SSOC 24240 to ISCO 2424 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B295)- Marking examination papers and tests is the most exposed lecturer task, at 0.56.
- Preparing scholarly books, papers or articles scores 0.54.
- Preparing and delivering lectures and tutorials is the least exposed task, at 0.23.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University lecturer, age 30 to 39 | Age 30 to 39 median | S$8,829 |
| University lecturer, age 40 to 49 | Age 40 to 49 median | S$12,801 |
| University lecturer, age 50 to 59 | Age 50 to 59 median | S$14,039 |
| Lecturer at a large employer | 200 or more staff | S$13,579 |
| Vocational teacher or trainer | Technical or vocational institute row | S$4,629 |
| Training professional | Training and staff development row | S$5,955 |
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$13,403 × 12 = S$160,836 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.
MOM surveys private-sector employers with at least 25 staff.
- Every MOM figure is for full-time resident employees.
- Part-time lecturers are not covered.
- MOM figures exclude bonuses.
Questions
What is the university lecturer salary in Singapore?
MOM's median gross monthly wage for university lecturer was S$13,403 in June 2025. The middle half earned S$9,500 to S$17,540. Basic pay alone had a median of S$13,374.
What is the university lecturer salary per year in Singapore?
S$13,403 a month is S$160,836 a year before bonus. Bonuses and the employer's CPF contribution come on top and are not in MOM's monthly figure.
How does university lecturer pay change with age?
Median gross monthly pay for university lecturer was S$8,829 at 30 to 39, S$12,801 at 40 to 49 and S$14,039 at 50 to 59, in June 2025.
Which of these jobs pay the most?
University lecturer has the highest median, S$13,403 a month, and Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer the lowest, S$4,629 (MOM, June 2025).
What is the difference between an university lecturer and a vocational institute teacher?
University lecturer prepares and delivers lectures while conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university. Technical/Vocational/Commercial education institute teacher/trainer teaches or instructs vocational or occupational subjects in adult and further education institutions and to senior students in secondary schools and colleges. In June 2025 the median gross monthly wage was S$13,403 for university lecturers and S$4,629 for vocational institute teachers (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
- MOM, Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 1 to 4. June 2025, released 30 June 2026. SSOC 23101, 23300, 24240. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.