🇸🇬 Employee cost calculator Singapore

Employers in Singapore pay 17% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $72,348 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (17%)$10,200
Columbus EOR fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$72,348

That is $6,029 per month, roughly 21% on top of gross salary. A 13th-month salary is customary in Singapore but not legally required, so it is not included.

Itemized employer contributions

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Employment facts for Singapore

Statutory annual leave
7 days
Public holidays
11 days
Typical notice period
3 weeks
Typical severance
0 weeks
13th-month salary
customary

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2026-01-01. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.