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Anesthesiologist Salary in Singapore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$303,906/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $253,342 – $364,563

High Confidence Β· 84/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Anesthesiologists in Singapore typically earn $253K–$365K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $304K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $430K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from World Bank GDP estimate 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Anesthesiologist Salary Analysis β€” Singapore

Anesthesiologists in Singapore earn a median salary of $304K, which is 8% below the national median of $330K. Singapore's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Singapore.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Singapore's cost of living is 40% above the US average. Your $304K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $217K in a city with average US living costs.

$304K
Nominal salary
+40%
CoL vs US avg
$217K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Singapore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$214,987

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$253,342

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$303,906

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$364,563

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$429,602

Staff / principal / lead

-8%
vs US avg
+4%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossS$407K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’34%
Take-homeS$270K
IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%).
Savings Potential
Take-homeS$270K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsS$95K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
41/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+4%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $304K a good salary for Anesthesiologist in Singapore?

Based on BLS data for 303,906 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $215KΒ·Median: $304KΒ·Top 10%: $430K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $304K for Anesthesiologists in Singapore

-8%
Singapore market level
Singapore pays 8% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+40%
Singapore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.

Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Anesthesiologist Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$212,734$17,728$102
Junior22 yrs$261,359$21,780$126
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$289,724$24,144$139
Senior66 yrs$320,925$26,744$154
Staff1010 yrs$389,000$32,417$187
Principal1414 yrs$447,350$37,279$215
Distinguished1818 yrs$461,937$38,495$222

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Anesthesiologist

Estimated premium above the Singapore median based on market demand

Anaesthesia Management+4% β‰ˆ +$12K/yr
Critical Care+16% β‰ˆ +$49K/yr
Airway Management+4% β‰ˆ +$12K/yr
Pharmacology+4% β‰ˆ +$12K/yr
Patient Safety+4% β‰ˆ +$12K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$97K/yr
Highest single skill
Anaesthesia Management +4%
Anaesthesia Management+4% Β· +$12K/yr
Critical Care+16% Β· +$49K/yr
Airway Management+4% Β· +$12K/yr
Pharmacology+4% Β· +$12K/yr
Patient Safety+4% Β· +$12K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Anesthesiologist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D41/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+4%/yr
AI Displacement Risk12% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$313K
In 2 yrs
$327K
In 5 yrs
$353K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Anesthesiologist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$387K–$415K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$303,906
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$22,793
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$7,598
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$66,859
Total Comp (mid)
$401,156

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Anesthesiologists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Anesthesiologist Salaries by City

How Singapore, Singapore stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Singapore, Singapore (current)$303,906$364,563+-8%
London, UK$296,988$356,264+-10%
Toronto, Canada$303,420$363,980+-8%
Berlin, Germany$291,464$349,637+-12%
Sydney, Australia$329,940$395,793++0%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$347,481$416,835++5%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Anesthesiologist salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The median Anesthesiologist salary in Singapore, Singapore is $304K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $365K+ per year.

What is a good Anesthesiologist salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The 75th percentile ($365K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($304K) is above-average for this role in Singapore, Singapore.

How much does a Anesthesiologist earn per hour in Singapore, Singapore?

Based on the median annual salary of $304K, a Anesthesiologist in Singapore, Singapore earns approximately $146/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$175/hr.

Is Singapore, Singapore a good market for Anesthesiologists?

Singapore, Singapore pays 8% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Anesthesiologists is growing 4% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Anesthesiologist salary in Singapore, Singapore?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($365K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Singapore, Singapore figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Anesthesiologist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$167K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$249K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$304K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$365K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$359K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$699K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Singapore benchmarks
$304K
Market median
$365K
P75 target
$430K
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Anesthesiologist in Singapore β€” Distribution
P10
$215K
P25
$253K
P50
$304K
P75
$365K
P90
$430K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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