2025 Singapore HR Salary Guide

As recruitment professionals, we recognise the vital role that HR teams play in shaping an engaged and satisfied workforce. From championing the company culture to providing initiatives and a work environment where everyone can thrive, having a team dedicated to connecting people with purpose can make the world of a difference in the overall success of an organisation.

That’s why we have curated the 2025 Robert Half Human Resources Salary Guide to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make the right employment decisions. Whether you're a hiring manager looking to attract top HR talent or a jobseeker hoping to land your next role, this guide provides valuable insights and Singaporean salary benchmarks based on Robert Half’s placement data to help the decision-making process.

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Starting salaries can vary greatly depending on a professional’s skills and experience, company size and demand for the role.

Payroll

Human Resources

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Payroll Specialist / Executive

66000

72000

84000

Payroll Manager / Senior Manager

96000

110000

130000

25th percentile

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Central Provident Fund.

Human resources market update

In the past year, business restructuring impacted HR professionals as companies endured workforce reductions and hiring freezes. While onboarding stalled, HR teams remain essential to organisational growth.

Today, Singapore’s HR function is undergoing rapid digital transformation, with AI-powered data analytics driving decision making. As skills shortages in data analysis and business partnering persist, candidates with these capabilities are highly sought after.

HR teams are facing the complex task of managing return-to-office mandates and flexible work arrangement requests. They need to find a balance that supports business objectives while also promoting work-life harmony. This requires HR talent to have well-developed active listening skills to understand employee needs, as well as the ability to forecast and guide strategic workforce planning.

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Driven by the recognition that a healthy and engaged workforce is crucial for long-term organisational success, Singaporean HR teams are placing extra focus on promoting employee wellbeing initiatives to avoid burnout and promote a positive work environment. HR talent with experience in stakeholder management and the implementation of innovative wellbeing programs, including mental health days, group activities and providing mental health resources are therefore in demand.

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers in Singapore.

The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Central Provident Fund. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels.

The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in November 2024. The survey gathered responses from 300 finance, accounting, financial services, human resources and IT and technology professionals employed by a diverse range of organisations in Singapore, including SMEs and large companies.