Data Scientist Salary in Singapore
Mid-level · SGD · 2026 model
Employers in Singapore increasingly benchmark Data Scientist roles against international talent pools, which keeps mid-level compensation competitive in 2026.
Salary range · Mid-level
SGD 171,086–SGD 212,907
Gross annual · SGD
≈ $133,661 – ≈ $166,334 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-05-15)
Average
SGD 191,997
$149,998 approx.
Est. take-home
SGD 157,438
$122,998 approx.
~18% effective tax (model)
Demand
high
rising trend
Tax & cost of living
Estimated effective tax rate: 18% on gross annual pay (simplified; excludes credits, local payroll rules, and benefits).
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $147,056.863 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
Junior vs mid vs senior
Similar jobs in Singapore
- PhysicianMid: SGD 304,610 · $237,977
- Machine Learning EngineerMid: SGD 225,622 · $176,267
- Cloud ArchitectMid: SGD 225,491 · $176,165
- DentistMid: SGD 213,227 · $166,584
- Investment BankerMid: SGD 200,766 · $156,848
- Product ManagerMid: SGD 195,820 · $152,984
- Software EngineerMid: SGD 189,557 · $148,091
- DevOps EngineerMid: SGD 185,667 · $145,052
Data Scientist salaries in other countries
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Data Scientist salary in Singapore for mid-level roles?
- Our 2026 model shows a typical range of SGD 171,086 to SGD 212,907, with a midpoint near SGD 191,997 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
- Is mid-level Data Scientist pay rising in Singapore?
- Demand is marked as high with a rising trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
- How much tax is taken from a Data Scientist salary in Singapore?
- We apply an approximate effective rate of 18% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
- How does cost of living affect Data Scientist pay in Singapore?
- At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $147,056.863 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
- What is this salary in US dollars?
- Local offers are usually quoted in SGD. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-05-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $133,661–$166,334 gross per year (≈ $149,998 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.
Plan your finances
Interactive calculators—same privacy model as our other tools (browser-only).
Country comparison explorer — coming soon at /explore/.