For local U grads, how well are civil servants paid compared with the private sector

[wisconsin16]

In terms of salary, roughly what percentile would civil servants be at for local uni grads (NUS/NTU/SMU)? Is 70th percentile a good estimate?

Nowadays we have many fresh grads here in this forum. I will suggest that you submit an application, get an offer first and provide a figure for us to advise. If not there is really no point asking such generic qn which leads to nowhere.

Originally Posted by wisconsin16

In terms of salary, roughly what percentile would civil servants be at for local uni grads (NUS/NTU/SMU)? Is 70th percentile a good estimate?

Generally the salary range is 3 - 5k, depends on what role you go for

Originally Posted by wisconsin16

In terms of salary, roughly what percentile would civil servants be at for local uni grads (NUS/NTU/SMU)? Is 70th percentile a good estimate?

This is very general, but civil servants are at around the 65-70th percentile among local uni grads. If you take into account the entire workforce (incl. non-uni grads), civil servants are at around the 85-90th percentile. Above civil servants are doctors, lawyers, bankers, management consultants and some MNCs.

Only can give info about software engineering since ive gotten offers / hearsay from friends

govt: 3.5-5
private: 3.5-7.5

lower tier basically the same, go where also not much diff. the difference shows itself at higher tier companies. not including ib etc...

My company HR pay range scale from few years ago is still fresh grad 3.5k to 3.8k

Dunno why fresh grad from last year report they getting up to 4.5k.

This question is so vague, you should read more of this forum to get a sensing. But here are some figures, coming from a business grad:

Public service range: 3k - 5k (see below)
Ministry: 3.5 - 4.5k
SB: 3k - 5k

Private sector range: 2.5k - 13k (see below)
Mid-tier (non big 4) audit firms 2.5-2.7k
Direct hires in banks 3.3-3.5k
Management Associate Programmes 3.8 - 5.5k
Consulting 6-7k
Investment Banking 9-12k

The above figures are for fresh grads from local uni, based on published figures and also general sensing from friends and career office.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My company HR pay range scale from few years ago is still fresh grad 3.5k to 3.8k

Dunno why fresh grad from last year report they getting up to 4.5k.

Because you work in a shitty company

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My company HR pay range scale from few years ago is still fresh grad 3.5k to 3.8k

Dunno why fresh grad from last year report they getting up to 4.5k.

Maybe they are in a escalator programme for management roles?

2nd lower, salary above 3k but below 3.5k