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.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
Salary range · Mid-level
SGD 171,380–SGD 213,273
Gross annual · SGD
≈ $133,661 – ≈ $166,334 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-06-15)
Average
SGD 192,327
$149,998 approx.
Est. take-home
SGD 157,708
$122,998 approx.
~18% effective tax (model)
Demand
high
rising trend
Directional trend (estimated model)
Growth-leaningData Scientist · Mid-level · Singapore
Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.
Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.
Hourly ↔ yearly
Midpoint gross annual pay for this role converts to an implied SGD 92.46/hr before tax (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). Estimated take-home is about SGD 75.82/hr using our simplified 18% effective rate—not payroll precision.
Overtime, bonuses, and part-time schedules change real hourly pay. Adjust hours and wage in the calculator—figures here are educational ranges from the Salary Explorer model.
Take-home waterfall
Mid-point gross pay through our simplified tax rate, then cost-of-living-adjusted buying power for Singapore. Planning illustration—not payroll, tax filing, or relocation advice.
1. Gross annual (mid)
$149,998 USD equivalent
SGD 192,327
2. − Estimated tax (~18%)
−SGD 34,619
3. = Net take-home
~SGD 13,142/mo · $122,998 USD
SGD 157,708
4. ÷ CoL index (1.02× US) → buying power
US-equivalent purchasing power on net pay
$120,586
Gross-only buying power in our model is $147,057 US-equivalent—use step 4 when comparing after-tax lifestyle.
Cost of living comparison
Same role and seniority (mid-level Data Scientist) in other countries. Buying power divides gross USD by our static CoL index (US = 1.0)—a planning heuristic, not a relocation quote.
Among 7 countries we compare for this role and level, Singapore ranks highest on our static buying-power heuristic (~$147,057 US-equivalent). Nominal USD pay can still be lower than high-cost hubs.
Model signals: demand high · pay trend rising (Singapore, SGD)
| Country | Gross (mid) | Gross USD | CoL × US | Buying power | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore(this page) | SGD 192,327 | $149,998 | 1.02× | $147,057 | Current |
| Ireland | €117,835 | $136,763 | 0.93× | $147,057 | View |
| Spain | €91,227 | $105,881 | 0.72× | $147,057 | View |
| India | ₹3,900,160 | $41,176 | 0.28× | $147,057 | View |
| Mexico | MX$1,063,031 | $61,764 | 0.42× | $147,057 | View |
| Türkiye | TRY 2,381,962 | $51,470 | 0.35× | $147,057 | View |
| United States | $147,056 | $147,056 | 1.00× | $147,056 | View |
City-level rent and tax rules differ inside each country. See methodology & limitations on the Salary Explorer hub.
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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 171,380 to SGD 213,273, with a midpoint near SGD 192,327 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.
- What is Data Scientist pay per hour in Singapore?
- Divide gross annual pay by 2,080 hours (40h/week × 52 weeks) for a rough hourly rate. This page includes an hourly ↔ yearly panel; open the hourly salary calculator to change hours or wage.
- 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 2026-06-15 (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.
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