Polytechnic Graduate Salary 2024Polytechnic Graduate Salary 2024
Official GES 2024: Polytechnic graduates command $2,900 median salary with 87.5% employment rate. Strong salary growth across all course clusters.
Median Salary
All Courses 2024
Employment
Rate 2024
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Salary Growth
Year-on-Year
Consistent growth from $2,800 in 2023 to $2,900 in 2024
Survey Size
Respondents
From all 5 polytechnics: NYP, NP, RP, SP, TP
Median Salary by Course Cluster (2024)
All course clusters show salary growth year-on-year
Salary by Course Cluster
Combined Fresh + Post-NS Graduates 2024
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Key Insights from GES 2024
Salaries Continue Rising
Median salary grew from $2,800 (2023) to $2,900 (2024). This marks the fourth consecutive year of salary growth for polytechnic graduates.
Tech Skills in Demand
Info & Digital Technologies cluster commands $3,000 median salary, reflecting strong industry demand for tech-skilled diploma holders.
Healthcare Leads in Pay
Health Sciences graduates earn $3,000 median, among the highest for diploma holders. Critical healthcare roles drive this strong compensation.
Employment Status Breakdown
6 months after graduation
87.5%
Overall Employed
75.2%
Full-Time Permanent
12.3%
Part-Time / Temp / Freelance
12.5%
Not Working*
* Includes those pursuing further studies, awaiting NS, or seeking employment
Career Pathways for Polytechnic Graduates
Enter the Workforce
- Start earning immediately with $2,900 median salary
- Build practical experience and industry connections
- Many employers value hands-on polytechnic training
Further Studies
- Advanced standing at local universities (up to 1 year exemption)
- Part-time degree while working (SkillsFuture support)
- Specialised diplomas and certifications
Skills Upgrading
- SkillsFuture credits for professional certifications
- Industry-specific training and bootcamps
- Career conversion programmes
Data Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2024, conducted jointly by Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), Republic Polytechnic (RP), Singapore Polytechnic (SP), and Temasek Polytechnic (TP).
Survey Period: October 2024, approximately 6 months after graduation.
Note: Median gross monthly salary refers to the 50th percentile of full-time permanently employed graduates. Figures are for combined fresh graduates and post-NS graduates.