Fast Facts
177,000
The Information and Communications sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors, increasing from 130,000 professionals in 2017 to around 177,000 in 2022
> 65%
Locals in technology jobs earn 65% above the national median wage with good wage growth
5-7%
The sector is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 5-7% by 2025
Industry Outlook
The information and communications sector in Singapore is experiencing significant growth, largely fuelled by advancements in software development and the expansion of online marketplaces for goods. As companies across various industries continue to invest in digitalisation, there is a growing emphasis on solutions that improve data management, analytics, and cloud operations, driving a heightened demand for data and cloud services. Additionally, game publishers also anticipate a continued increase in demand for games in the near future, opening up more opportunities for roles within this part of the sector.
Relevant Jobs
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
- $4,500-7,500 /month
- A Software Engineer reviews and verifies business and software requirements, develops and tests applications, resolves programming issues, prepares technical reports, and contributes to high-quality system solutions
DATA SCIENTIST
- $6,000-9,000 /month
- A Data Scientist analyses and draws patterns from large amounts of data using analytical, statistical, and programmable skills, and develops solutions that address the organisation’s needs
UI/UX DESIGNER
- $3,000-5,500 /month
- A UI/UX Designer creates user-friendly and visually appealing product interfaces from complex software
WEB DEVELOPER
- $3,000-5,000 /month
- A Web Developer architects, designs and implements new sections, content and features for new and existing websites, and resolves any issues and bugs that may arise