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Learning & Development Manager Salary in Singapore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$95,861/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $76,744 – $119,740

High Confidence Β· 84/100

Key insights for Learning & Development Managers in Singapore

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊCost of living in Singapore runs about 40% above the US average, so $96K is worth roughly $68K at national prices.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Learning & Development Manager reaches about $134K β€” a +40% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Learning & Development Managers in Singapore typically earn $77K–$120K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $96K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $146K or more.

Above Average

Modelled from World Bank GDP estimate 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Learning & Development Manager Salary Analysis β€” Singapore

Learning & Development Managers in Singapore earn a median salary of $96K, which is 1% above the national median of $95K. Singapore's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Singapore.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Singapore's cost of living is 40% above the US average. Your $96K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $68K in a city with average US living costs.

$96K
Nominal salary
+40%
CoL vs US avg
$68K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Singapore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$62,793

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$76,744

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$95,861

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$119,740

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$146,344

Staff / principal / lead

+1%
vs US avg
+15%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 20, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossS$128K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’25%
Take-homeS$96K
IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%).
Savings Potential
Take-homeS$96K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsS$34K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
49/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+15%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $96K a good salary for Learning & Development Manager in Singapore?

Based on BLS data for 95,861 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $63KΒ·Median: $96KΒ·Top 10%: $146K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $96K for Learning & Development Managers in Singapore

+40%
Singapore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+2%
Steady demand for Learning & Development Managers
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.

Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Learning & Development Manager Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$65,185$5,432$31
Junior22 yrs$80,523$6,710$39
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$90,748$7,562$44
Senior66 yrs$103,530$8,628$50
Staff1010 yrs$134,205$11,184$65
Principal1414 yrs$163,347$13,612$79
Distinguished1818 yrs$170,633$14,219$82

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Learning & Development Manager

Estimated premium above the Singapore median based on market demand

Instructional Design+4% β‰ˆ +$4K/yr
LMS+4% β‰ˆ +$4K/yr
Facilitation+4% β‰ˆ +$4K/yr
Needs Analysis+4% β‰ˆ +$4K/yr
Coaching+4% β‰ˆ +$4K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$19K/yr
Highest single skill
Instructional Design +4%
Instructional Design+4% Β· +$4K/yr
LMS+4% Β· +$4K/yr
Facilitation+4% Β· +$4K/yr
Needs Analysis+4% Β· +$4K/yr
Coaching+4% Β· +$4K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Learning & Development Manager Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D49/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+15%/yr
AI Displacement Risk30% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.6%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$99K
In 2 yrs
$104K
In 5 yrs
$112K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Learning & Development Manager

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$130K–$142K
per year
Base (70%)Bonus (10%)Equity (4%)Benefits (15%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$95,861
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–20% of base
$13,421
Equity (annualised)
~6% of base β€” RSUs/options
$5,752
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$21,089
Total Comp (mid)
$136,123

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Learning & Development Managers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Learning & Development Manager Salaries by City

How Singapore, Singapore stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Singapore, Singapore (current)$95,861$119,740++1%
London, UK$95,012$118,679++0%
Toronto, Canada$91,735$114,586+-3%
Berlin, Germany$87,569$109,382+-8%
Sydney, Australia$105,464$131,735++11%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$108,978$136,124++15%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Learning & Development Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The median Learning & Development Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore is $96K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $120K+ per year.

What is a good Learning & Development Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The 75th percentile ($120K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($96K) is above-average for this role in Singapore, Singapore.

How much does a Learning & Development Manager earn per hour in Singapore, Singapore?

Based on the median annual salary of $96K, a Learning & Development Manager in Singapore, Singapore earns approximately $46/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$58/hr.

Is Singapore, Singapore a good market for Learning & Development Managers?

Singapore, Singapore pays 1% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Learning & Development Managers is growing 15% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Learning & Development Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($120K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Singapore, Singapore figure calculated?

For international cities, Official Salary uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Learning & Development Manager salary really means in Singapore

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $95,861 median.

Estimated take-home

$71,515/yr

β‰ˆ $5,960/month net

Gross median
$95,861
Income tax
βˆ’$5,174
Social / FICA
βˆ’$19,172
Effective rate
25%

IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%). Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

25%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,478/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$3,520/mo), roughly $2,440/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living data for Singapore; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$95,000–$95,861

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Learning & Development Managers in Singapore earn the local median of $95,861. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($95,000) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Learning & Development Manager markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Learning & Development Manager

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-25%
~$72K
Associate's Degree
-10%
~$86K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$96K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$115K
Doctoral (PhD)
+22%
~$117K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+35%
~$129K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$96K
Market median
$120K
P75 target
$146K
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P25
$77K
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$96K
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$120K
P90
$146K
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