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Best Paying Jobs in Singapore (2026)

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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Singapore

1

Surgeons / Doctors

Salary Range: from 27,526 SGD to 90,033 SGD

Surgeons top the list of the highest paying careers due to the critical nature of their job. A surgeon's profession involves high risk and requires extensive knowledge and a long learning path; the necessary ingredients for a high paying career.

2

Judges

Salary Range: from 23,130 SGD to 75,697 SGD

Judges earn quite high salaries because of the huge responsibilities associated with their job. Deciding people's fates is not an easy task and the high wage is perfectly justified.

3

Lawyers

Salary Range: from 18,733 SGD to 61,360 SGD

The main reason that lawyers earn big wages is because of their high perceived value in the eyes of their clients. A successful lawyer can save/earn you tons of money or can possibly spare you a death sentence.

4

Bank Managers

Salary Range: from 17,644 SGD to 57,728 SGD

Being in charge of hundreds of millions in funds and investments with all the associated risks that come along makes managing a bank an extremely critical task worthy of a large salary.

5

Chief Executive Officers

Salary Range: from 16,535 SGD to 54,097 SGD

CEOs are primarily responsible for the success or failure of complete organizations. Their huge remuneration is due to the vast scope of impact as well as the risks involved.

6

Chief Financial Officers

Salary Range: from 15,426 SGD to 50,465 SGD

Any job that is about managing money automatically qualifies for high pay. CFOs manage budgets, spending, costs, and revenue which directly impacts the operations of the organization.

7

Orthodontists

Salary Range: from 14,872 SGD to 48,744 SGD

Orthodontists operate in an industry where people are willing to pay high costs for a service, which directly makes Orthodontists among the best paying jobs.

8

College Professors

Salary Range: from 13,228 SGD to 43,201 SGD

College professors are among the top-earning and most prestigious careers. Becoming a professor is not easy and requires persistence which is partly why they earn so high.

9

Pilots

Salary Range: from 11,030 SGD to 36,128 SGD

Probably the only career on the list that involves some kind of excitement, nevertheless; pilots undergo rigorous training programs and they are responsible for the safety of thousands of people every day.

10

Marketing Directors

Salary Range: from 9,921 SGD to 32,496 SGD

Marketing directors are in charge of increasing the revenue of their organizations. They are directly responsible for generating business and they are well paid for that reason.

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Highest Paying Jobs in AI & Machine Learning in Singapore 2026
  • 1AI Research Scientist
    (SGD 34,408)
  • 2Machine Learning Engineer
    (SGD 32,114)
  • 3Deep Learning Engineer
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 4Computer Vision Engineer
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 5NLP Engineer
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 6AI Product Manager
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 7Data Scientist
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 8AI Ethics Officer
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 9ML Operations Engineer
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 10Business Intelligence Developer
    (SGD 20,645)
Highest paying AI & Machine Learning jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Finance & Accounting in Singapore 2026
  • 1Finance Director
    (SGD 31,923)
  • 2Financial Manager
    (SGD 30,393)
  • 3Investment Advisor
    (SGD 28,864)
  • 4Risk Management Director
    (SGD 25,997)
  • 5Economist
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 6Tax Director
    (SGD 25,041)
  • 7Audit Director
    (SGD 24,850)
  • 8Investment Fund Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 9Accounting Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 10Auditing Manager
    (SGD 22,556)
Highest paying Finance & Accounting jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Business Administration in Singapore 2026
  • 1Chief Executive Officer
    (SGD 34,408)
  • 2Chairman of The Board
    (SGD 33,452)
  • 3Chief Financial Officer
    (SGD 31,732)
  • 4Regional Director
    (SGD 30,585)
  • 5Executive Manager
    (SGD 27,908)
  • 6Chief Corporate Officer
    (SGD 27,717)
  • 7Managing Director
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 8General Manager
    (SGD 26,762)
  • 9Risk and Capital Manager
    (SGD 25,997)
  • 10Chief Operating Officer
    (SGD 25,806)
Highest paying Business Administration jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Advertising in Singapore 2026
  • 1Advertising Sales Director
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 2Events Director
    (SGD 25,806)
  • 3Advertising Manager
    (SGD 24,659)
  • 4Product and Brand Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 5Sales Promotion Manager
    (SGD 23,894)
  • 6Media Production Manager
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 7Media Sales Executive
    (SGD 19,689)
  • 8Social Media Manager
    (SGD 19,498)
  • 9Digital Media Strategist
    (SGD 18,829)
  • 10Advertising Account Manager
    (SGD 18,370)
Highest paying Advertising jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Architecture in Singapore 2026
  • 1Architectural Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 2Architecture Consultant
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 3Assistant Architectural Manager
    (SGD 25,997)
  • 4Facilities and Project Manager
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 5Design Manager
    (SGD 24,850)
  • 6Landscape Architect
    (SGD 21,409)
  • 7Architecture Estimating Manager
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 8Architect
    (SGD 18,370)
  • 9Architectural Designer
    (SGD 17,452)
  • 10CAD Manager
    (SGD 17,223)
Highest paying Architecture jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Automotive & Car Industry in Singapore 2026
  • 1Regional Manager
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 2Automotive General Manager
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 3Automotive Branch Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 4Automotive Purchase Manager
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 5Purchasing Project Manager
    (SGD 21,409)
  • 6Automotive Project Manager
    (SGD 20,453)
  • 7Auto Parts Manager
    (SGD 19,498)
  • 8Automotive Assembly Manager
    (SGD 17,911)
  • 9Service Manager
    (SGD 17,223)
  • 10Used Car Manager
    (SGD 15,388)
Highest paying Automotive & Car Industry jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Aviation in Singapore 2026
  • 1Aviation Manager
    (SGD 32,114)
  • 2Airport Services Manager
    (SGD 31,732)
  • 3Airlines Sales Director
    (SGD 30,967)
  • 4Aviation Safety Manager
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 5Chief Pilot
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 6Aircraft Pilot
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 7Fleet Controller
    (SGD 24,850)
  • 8Airfield Management Specialist
    (SGD 23,703)
  • 9Aviation Analyst
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 10Aerospace Engineer
    (SGD 19,498)
Highest paying Aviation jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Banking in Singapore 2026
  • 1International Banking Manager
    (SGD 34,408)
  • 2Group Branch Manager
    (SGD 34,025)
  • 3Bank Regional Manager
    (SGD 33,452)
  • 4Bank Operations Head
    (SGD 32,878)
  • 5Capital Risk Manager
    (SGD 31,923)
  • 6Credit Portfolio Manager
    (SGD 31,540)
  • 7Internal Bank Audit Manager
    (SGD 30,585)
  • 8Cash Management Manager
    (SGD 29,438)
  • 9Online Banking Manager
    (SGD 28,100)
  • 10Mortgage Operations Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
Highest paying Banking jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Construction in Singapore 2026
  • 1Construction Manager
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 2Construction Project Manager
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 3Construction Operations Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 4Site Leader
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 5Building Contracts Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 6Tender Manager
    (SGD 20,836)
  • 7Building Sales Manager
    (SGD 20,453)
  • 8Construction Quality Control Manager
    (SGD 19,058)
  • 9Purchasing Manager
    (SGD 17,223)
  • 10Installation Manager
    (SGD 16,764)
Highest paying Construction jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Counseling in Singapore 2026
  • 1Psychologist
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 2Director of Rehabilitation Services
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 3Youth Development Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 4Guidance Director
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 5Adoption Services Director
    (SGD 21,600)
  • 6Mental Health Counselor
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 7Supervising Counselor
    (SGD 19,689)
  • 8Family Support Specialist
    (SGD 19,498)
  • 9Youth Care Counselor
    (SGD 19,307)
  • 10Employment Counselor
    (SGD 18,370)
Highest paying Counseling jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Customer Service in Singapore 2026
  • 1Customer Service Manager
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 2Service Delivery Manager
    (SGD 20,262)
  • 3Regional Account Manager
    (SGD 19,498)
  • 4Customer Success Manager
    (SGD 18,829)
  • 5Call Center Manager
    (SGD 18,370)
  • 6Client Relationship Executive
    (SGD 17,911)
  • 7Operations Support Manager
    (SGD 17,223)
  • 8Customer Service Executive
    (SGD 13,782)
  • 9Customer Service Team Leader
    (SGD 12,865)
  • 10Customer Service Advisor
    (SGD 12,635)
Highest paying Customer Service jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Education & Teaching in Singapore 2026
  • 1College Dean
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 2Dean of Faculty
    (SGD 28,100)
  • 3Professor
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 4Lecturer
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 5Head of School
    (SGD 21,027)
  • 6Post Doctoral Researcher
    (SGD 20,071)
  • 7Educational Psychologist
    (SGD 19,880)
  • 8Academic Manager
    (SGD 19,307)
  • 9Clinical School Psychologist
    (SGD 18,752)
  • 10Principal
    (SGD 18,370)
Highest paying Education & Teaching jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Energy in Singapore 2026
  • 1Operations Manager
    (SGD 32,114)
  • 2Geophysicist
    (SGD 25,806)
  • 3Engineering Geologist
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 4Exploration Manager
    (SGD 24,659)
  • 5Energy Dispatch Director
    (SGD 24,277)
  • 6Geothermal Production Manager
    (SGD 23,703)
  • 7Mining Project Manager
    (SGD 23,321)
  • 8Service Delivery Manager
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 9Sustainability Specialist
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 10Energy Advisor
    (SGD 20,645)
Highest paying Energy jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Engineering in Singapore 2026
  • 1Director of Engineering
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 2Engineering Production Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 3Field Engineering Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 4Electrical Engineering Manager
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 5Engineering Key Account Manager
    (SGD 20,262)
  • 6Engineering Project Manager
    (SGD 19,058)
  • 7Mechanical Engineering Manager
    (SGD 18,370)
  • 8Engineering Sales Manager
    (SGD 17,911)
  • 9Engineering Consultant
    (SGD 17,223)
  • 10Chief Engineer
    (SGD 16,879)
Highest paying Engineering jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Manufacturing in Singapore 2026
  • 1Production Director
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 2Director of Manufacturing
    (SGD 25,806)
  • 3Industrial Production Manager
    (SGD 24,850)
  • 4Operational Excellence General Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 5Technology Development Manager
    (SGD 23,703)
  • 6Manufacturing Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 7Plant Manager
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 8Product Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 9Shipping Manager
    (SGD 21,409)
  • 10Key Account Manager
    (SGD 20,645)
Highest paying Manufacturing jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Fitness & Sports in Singapore 2026
  • 1Sports Manager
    (SGD 24,659)
  • 2Fitness Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 3Head Coach
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 4Head Gymnastics Instructor
    (SGD 14,929)
  • 5Ski Instructor
    (SGD 12,865)
  • 6Assistant Coach
    (SGD 12,635)
  • 7Swim Instructor
    (SGD 12,177)
  • 8Personal Trainer
    (SGD 11,718)
  • 9Game Manager
    (SGD 11,259)
  • 10Fitness Trainer
    (SGD 10,800)
Highest paying Fitness & Sports jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Hospitality in Singapore 2026
  • 1Hospitality Director
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 2Hotel Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 3Fleet Manager
    (SGD 23,703)
  • 4Cluster Director
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 5Regional Restaurant Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 6Assistant Hospitality Manager
    (SGD 20,836)
  • 7Hotel Sales Manager
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 8Food Service Manager
    (SGD 19,689)
  • 9Restaurant Manager
    (SGD 18,599)
  • 10Room Reservations Manager
    (SGD 18,370)
Highest paying Hospitality jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Healthcare in Singapore 2026
  • 1Surgeon - Heart Transplant
    (SGD 68,815)
  • 2Chief of Surgery
    (SGD 66,522)
  • 3Surgeon - Orthopedic
    (SGD 64,228)
  • 4Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
    (SGD 61,934)
  • 5Invasive Cardiologist
    (SGD 61,169)
  • 6Surgeon - Neurology
    (SGD 59,258)
  • 7Surgeon - Pediatric
    (SGD 53,523)
  • 8Urologist
    (SGD 51,038)
  • 9Internist
    (SGD 47,788)
  • 10Chief of Psychology
    (SGD 45,495)
Highest paying Healthcare jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Human Resources in Singapore 2026
  • 1Chief People Officer
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 2Director of Talent Acquisition
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 3Human Resources Vice President
    (SGD 23,703)
  • 4Human Resources Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 5Recruiting Manager
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 6Human Resources Development Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 7Benefits Manager
    (SGD 20,071)
  • 8Labor Relations Director
    (SGD 19,115)
  • 9Human Resources Consultant
    (SGD 18,599)
  • 10Training Executive
    (SGD 18,370)
Highest paying Human Resources jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Import & Export in Singapore 2026
  • 1Import and Export Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 2Exports Sales Manager
    (SGD 23,703)
  • 3Export Logistics Manager
    (SGD 21,218)
  • 4Import and Export Consultant
    (SGD 19,115)
  • 5Importation Supervisor
    (SGD 16,076)
  • 6Export Logistics Specialist
    (SGD 14,241)
  • 7Export Supervisor
    (SGD 13,782)
  • 8Logistics Analyst
    (SGD 12,750)
  • 9Logistics Administrator
    (SGD 12,177)
  • 10Global Forwarding Agent
    (SGD 11,030)
Highest paying Import & Export jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Insurance in Singapore 2026
  • 1Risk Management Director
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 2Risk Modeling Manager
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 3Insurance Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 4Insurance Sales Director
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 5Policy Change Director
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 6Auditing Insurance Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 7Loss Prevention Manager
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 8Claims Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 9Actuary
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 10Insurance Program Manager
    (SGD 20,262)
Highest paying Insurance jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Information Technology in Singapore 2026
  • 1Chief Information Officer
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 2Online Banking Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 3Information Technology Project Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 4Enterprise Infrastructure Manager
    (SGD 22,365)
  • 5Director of Application Development
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 6Chief Information Security Officer
    (SGD 21,409)
  • 7Web Security Manager
    (SGD 21,218)
  • 8Business Intelligence Consultant
    (SGD 20,836)
  • 9Technical Project Manager
    (SGD 20,453)
  • 10Information Technology Sales Manager
    (SGD 20,262)
Highest paying Information Technology jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Marketing in Singapore 2026
  • 1Brand Director
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 2Chief Marketing Officer
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 3Brand Manager
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 4Marketing Manager
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 5Chief Product Officer
    (SGD 24,850)
  • 6Search Marketing Strategist
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 7Market Development Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 8Product Manager
    (SGD 21,409)
  • 9Digital Marketing Manager
    (SGD 21,027)
  • 10Trade Marketing Executive
    (SGD 20,645)
Highest paying Marketing jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology in Singapore 2026
  • 1Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead
    (SGD 36,702)
  • 2Pharmaceutical Manager
    (SGD 34,408)
  • 3Molecular and Cellular Biologist
    (SGD 32,687)
  • 4Medical Affairs Director
    (SGD 30,967)
  • 5Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager
    (SGD 30,776)
  • 6Bioinformatics Scientist
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 7Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
    (SGD 29,438)
  • 8Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 9Clinical Research Manager
    (SGD 28,291)
  • 10Pharmacy Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
Highest paying Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Public Relations in Singapore 2026
  • 1Head of Public Relations
    (SGD 25,806)
  • 2Public Relations Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 3Director of Communications
    (SGD 21,983)
  • 4Head of Communications
    (SGD 21,409)
  • 5Marketing Communications Executive
    (SGD 20,836)
  • 6Public Relations Executive
    (SGD 20,262)
  • 7Media Relations Specialist
    (SGD 19,058)
  • 8Communications Project Manager
    (SGD 18,370)
  • 9Investor Relations Officer
    (SGD 16,076)
  • 10Government Relations Officer
    (SGD 14,356)
Highest paying Public Relations jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Procurement in Singapore 2026
  • 1Supply Chain Director
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 2Procurement Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 3Distribution Manager
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 4Warehouse Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 5Vendor Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 6Wholesale Buyer
    (SGD 20,645)
  • 7Supply Chain Analyst
    (SGD 19,498)
  • 8Purchasing Supervisor
    (SGD 18,370)
  • 9Inventory Control Manager
    (SGD 17,911)
  • 10Demand Planning Manager
    (SGD 17,223)
Highest paying Procurement jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Quality Control in Singapore 2026
  • 1Quality Director
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 2Quality Control Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 3Quality Assurance Executive
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 4Six Sigma Black Belt
    (SGD 19,880)
  • 5Product Quality Leader
    (SGD 18,141)
  • 6Approval Team Manager
    (SGD 17,988)
  • 7Quality Assurance Supervisor
    (SGD 17,414)
  • 8Quality Trainer
    (SGD 17,032)
  • 9Assistant Quality Manager
    (SGD 16,535)
  • 10Quality Control Analyst
    (SGD 15,732)
Highest paying Quality Control jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Real Estate in Singapore 2026
  • 1Portfolio Manager
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 2Director of Real Estate
    (SGD 28,673)
  • 3Shopping Center Manager
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 4Town Planner
    (SGD 26,953)
  • 5Property Operations Manager
    (SGD 26,762)
  • 6Real Estate General Manager
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 7Commercial Leasing Manager
    (SGD 25,997)
  • 8Community Development Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 9Real Estate Project Manager
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 10Property Manager
    (SGD 19,115)
Highest paying Real Estate jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Sales in Singapore 2026
  • 1Wholesale Manager
    (SGD 33,261)
  • 2National Sales Manager
    (SGD 32,114)
  • 3Sales Director
    (SGD 29,820)
  • 4Sales Executive
    (SGD 27,526)
  • 5Sales Manager
    (SGD 26,379)
  • 6National Account Manager
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 7Head of Direct Sales
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 8Head of Retail
    (SGD 22,556)
  • 9Corporate Sales Manager
    (SGD 21,792)
  • 10Relationship Manager
    (SGD 21,218)
Highest paying Sales jobs in Singapore
Highest Paying Jobs in Telecommunications in Singapore 2026
  • 1Telecommunications Manager
    (SGD 25,232)
  • 2Sales Director
    (SGD 24,085)
  • 3Chief Technology Officer
    (SGD 22,938)
  • 4Telecommunication Service Delivery Manager
    (SGD 19,115)
  • 5Telecommunication Solution Architect
    (SGD 18,179)
  • 6Telecommunication Consultant
    (SGD 17,720)
  • 7Telecommunication Project Manager
    (SGD 17,223)
  • 8Telecommunications Analyst
    (SGD 17,032)
  • 9Telecommunication Technical Manager
    (SGD 16,841)
  • 10Access Operation Team Leader
    (SGD 16,267)
Highest paying Telecommunications jobs in Singapore

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