Salary guide · SG
Doctor salary in Singapore: can you afford rent?
A Doctor in Singapore typically earns S$130,000–S$396,000/year, with a median around S$216,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is S$3,700/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Doctor salary of S$216,000/year, spending on median Singapore rent (S$3,700/mo) would take up 21% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a comfortable situation.
Doctor salary range in Singapore
S$130,000
Entry level
lower quartile
S$216,000
Typical
median estimate
S$396,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Medical doctors diagnose and treat patients, working in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Singapore.
How much rent can a Doctor afford?
Rent landscape in Singapore
S$2,350
Budget
cheapest 10%
S$3,700
Median
most common
S$6,350
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. URA Singapore private rental index 2024 (full-year 2024: -1.9%, first annual decline since 2020; reversal from +8.7% in 2023) · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Doctor earn in Singapore?
A Doctor in Singapore typically earns between S$130,000 and S$396,000/year, with a median around S$216,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Doctor afford to live in Singapore?
At a typical Doctor salary of S$216,000/year, median Singapore rent (S$3,700/month) takes up 21% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Singapore start around S$2,350/month.
How much rent can a Doctor afford in Singapore?
On a median Doctor salary of S$216,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is S$5,400/month. Compared to Singapore's median rent of S$3,700/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.
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