How much is Absolute Income Base in Singapore?

Absolute Income Base in Singapore: The Absolute Income Base is calculated on 17 months of the CPF monthly salary ceiling.

You and/or your employer (on your behalf) may contribute any amount to your Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) account up to the maximum SRS contribution. Contributions must be made in cash.

Yearly Maximum SRS Contribution by Singapore Citizens / SPRs:

Year Absolute Income Base* Yearly Maximum SRS Contribution
2011 to 2015nn(i.e. YAs 2012 to 2016) $85,000nn(17 months x $5,000) 15% of Absolute Income Basenn(15% of $85,000) = $12,750
2016 onwardsnn(i.e. YA 2017 onwards) $102,000nn(17 months x $6,000) 15% of Absolute Income Basenn(15% of $102,000) = $15,300

Yearly Maximum SRS Contribution by Foreigners:

Year Absolute Income Base* Yearly Maximum SRS Contribution
2011 to 2015nn(i.e. YAs 2012 to 2016) $85,000nn(17 months x $5,000) 35% of Absolute Income Basenn(35% of $85,000) = $29,750
2016 onwardsnn(i.e. YA 2017 onwards) $102,000nn(17 months x $6,000) 35% of Absolute Income Basenn(35% of $102,000) = $35,700

*The Absolute Income Base is calculated on 17 months of the CPF monthly salary ceiling.