What is the average salary of a diploma holder at 28 years old?

28 years old? No idea, but maybe I can share a little bit about my situation. All numbers will include CPF:

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(21) 2020 - S$2,800 (fresh out of NS)

(22) 2021 - S$3,600 (eligible for weekend allowance)

(23) 2022 - S$3,700 (a S$96 raise is all I got)

(24) 2023 - S$5,000 (jumped job twice in 6 mths) + S$1,000 (tuition side huste)

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You do need a degree to rise up the hierarchy, my current salary is almost the top for diploma band (my new job requires a degree cert, but I manage to vibe well with the COO and hiring managers, so got in with just diploma)

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I am also taking part time degree at the side at NUS, going to Y3 soon, so that could be why they open one eye close one eye

It depends - what are your work experiences and industry you are in?

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I am 29, diploma holder too and drawing ~8k in an MNC. I feel that the educational aspect diminishes once you have some working experiences and employers will generally be looking more on what you can do rather than focus on your qualifications.