SINGAPORE, Aug. 25 -- Flying instructors top the republic's earnings chart with a median gross monthly salary of S$20,000 (RM65,400), according to the latest Occupational Wage Survey released by the Ministry of Manpower in August.

Foreign exchange brokers follow closely at S$19,750, with in-house legal counsel rounding out the top three at S$17,972, The Straits Times reported.

The comprehensive survey, conducted from July to December 2024, covered a representative sample of 407,800 full-time resident employees from private sector companies with at least 25 employees.

Public sector employees were excluded from the survey, meaning salaries for roles such as air force flying instructors and government lawyers aren't reflected in the data....