CPF contribution rates
Description
Central Provident Fund Board CSV of historical CPF contribution rates in Singapore, with 682 rows giving an effective-from date, age group, contributing party and contribution rate. Coverage runs from July 1955, when the scheme began, to January 2026, making it a long reference series for how employer and employee shares have changed across age bands. Rates apply to private sector employees and public sector non-pensionable employees, are expressed as a proportion of wages out of 1, and reflect the highest wage band. Essential input for payroll calculations and retirement savings research.
Official description
As a proportion of wage, for private sector employees and public sector non-pensionable employees. Percentages are expressed as a number out of 1. The CPF contribution rates are applicable for the highest wage band. For example, the rates for January 2014 are applicable for wages of $750 or more per month.
- Last updated
- Coverage
- 1955-07-01 – 2026-01-31
- Rows
- 682
- Columns
- 4
Data
| Effective From | Age Grp | Contributing Party | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-07 | 35 years & below | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | 35 years & below | Employee | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 35 - 45 years | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 35 - 45 years | Employee | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 45 - 50 years | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 45 - 50 years | Employee | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 50 - 55 years | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 50 - 55 years | Employee | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 55 - 60 years | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 55 - 60 years | Employee | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 60 - 65 years | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 60 - 65 years | Employee | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 65 years | Employer | 5 |
| 1955-07 | Above 65 years | Employee | 5 |
| 1968-09 | 35 years & below | Employer | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | 35 years & below | Employee | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 35 - 45 years | Employer | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 35 - 45 years | Employee | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 45 - 50 years | Employer | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 45 - 50 years | Employee | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 50 - 55 years | Employer | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 50 - 55 years | Employee | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 55 - 60 years | Employer | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 55 - 60 years | Employee | 6.5 |
| 1968-09 | Above 60 - 65 years | Employer | 6.5 |
Columns
| Column | Type | Categorical |
|---|---|---|
| Effective From | Text | Yes |
| Age Grp | Text | Yes |
| Contributing Party | Text | Yes |
| Contribution Rate | Text | Yes |