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Corporate Attorney Salary in Singapore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$183,557/yr

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

Typical range: $140,180 – $240,357

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

Corporate Attorneys in Singapore typically earn $140K–$240K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $184K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $307K 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†’

Corporate Attorney Salary Analysis β€” Singapore

Corporate Attorneys in Singapore earn a median salary of $184K, which is 1% below the national median of $185K. 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 $184K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $131K in a city with average US living costs.

$184K
Nominal salary
+40%
CoL vs US avg
$131K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Singapore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$109,917

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$140,180

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$183,557

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$240,357

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$306,533

Staff / principal / lead

-1%
vs US avg
+8%
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$246K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’30%
Take-homeS$172K
IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%).
Savings Potential
Take-homeS$172K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsS$60K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
44/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+8%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $184K a good salary for Corporate Attorney in Singapore?

Based on BLS data for 183,557 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%: $110KΒ·Median: $184KΒ·Top 10%: $307K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $184K for Corporate Attorneys in Singapore

+40%
Singapore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+35%
Occupation skill premium
Corporate Attorneys earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

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

Corporate Attorney Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$106,463$8,872$51
Junior22 yrs$143,174$11,931$69
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$170,096$14,175$82
Senior66 yrs$209,255$17,438$101
Staff1010 yrs$312,047$26,004$150
Principal1414 yrs$429,523$35,794$207
Distinguished1818 yrs$458,893$38,241$221

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

Skills That Earn More β€” Corporate Attorney

Estimated premium above the Singapore median based on market demand

M&A+20% β‰ˆ +$37K/yr
Contract Drafting+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Corporate Governance+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Due Diligence+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Securities Law+16% β‰ˆ +$29K/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
+$88K/yr
Highest single skill
M&A +20%
M&A+20% Β· +$37K/yr
Contract Drafting+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Corporate Governance+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Due Diligence+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Securities Law+16% Β· +$29K/yr

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

Corporate Attorney 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

D44/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+8%/yr
AI Displacement Risk18% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$189K
In 2 yrs
$198K
In 5 yrs
$213K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Corporate Attorney

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$251K–$307K
per year
Base (66%)Bonus (16%)Equity (3%)Benefits (14%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$183,557
Annual Bonus
Typical: 10–40% of base
$45,890
Equity (annualised)
~5% of base β€” RSUs/options
$9,178
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$40,383
Total Comp (mid)
$279,008

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

Typical Benefits for Corporate Attorneys

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 Corporate Attorney Salaries by City

How Singapore, Singapore stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Singapore, Singapore (current)$183,557$240,357+-1%
London, UK$178,106$233,219+-4%
Toronto, Canada$181,849$238,120+-2%
Berlin, Germany$176,141$230,646+-5%
Sydney, Australia$201,076$263,297++9%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$210,675$275,866++14%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Corporate Attorney salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The median Corporate Attorney salary in Singapore, Singapore is $184K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $240K+ per year.

What is a good Corporate Attorney salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The 75th percentile ($240K/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 ($184K) is above-average for this role in Singapore, Singapore.

How much does a Corporate Attorney earn per hour in Singapore, Singapore?

Based on the median annual salary of $184K, a Corporate Attorney in Singapore, Singapore earns approximately $88/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$116/hr.

Is Singapore, Singapore a good market for Corporate Attorneys?

Singapore, Singapore pays 1% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Corporate Attorneys is growing 8% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Corporate Attorney salary in Singapore, Singapore?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($240K) 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€” Corporate Attorney

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-65%
~$64K
Associate's Degree
-42%
~$106K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$184K
Master's Degree
+6%
~$195K
Doctoral (PhD)
+14%
~$209K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+92%
~$352K

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

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Singapore benchmarks
$184K
Market median
$240K
P75 target
$307K
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Corporate Attorney in Singapore β€” Distribution
P10
$110K
P25
$140K
P50
$184K
P75
$240K
P90
$307K
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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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