Two contributions, one account
Every month you and your employer both contribute to your CPF. For workers 55 and below, that's 20% from you and 17% from your employer, calculated on wages up to the $8,000 Ordinary Wage ceiling. Rates taper for older workers, though senior-worker rates have been rising.
The money is split across your Ordinary, Special/Retirement and MediSave accounts.
Common questions
For employees aged 55 and below (2026): 20% from you and 17% from your employer. Rates step down for older workers, though senior-worker rates are rising.
CPF is calculated on the Ordinary Wage ceiling, which rose to $8,000 a month from January 2026. Wages above that are not subject to monthly CPF.
Contributions are split across your Ordinary, Special (or Retirement) and MediSave accounts, funding housing, retirement and healthcare.