How much does web design cost in Singapore?
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Key takeaways
- Most web design jobs in Singapore land between SGD 800–SGD 25,000 — known locally as web designer / web agency.
- Web design is unlicensed in Singapore, but SMEs can get up to 50% funding for pre-approved e-commerce/website packages through the Productivity Solutions Grant — verify vendors on the official PSG list. Sites collecting personal data must comply with the PDPA (consent, purpose limitation, DNC registry rules for marketing calls/SMS).
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Web Design prices by job size in Singapore
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page (1 page) Single-page site with contact form | SGD 800 | SGD 1,500 | SGD 3,500 |
| Small business site (5 pages) Custom corporate brochure site | SGD 2,000 | SGD 4,500 | SGD 9,000 |
| Business site with CMS (~10 pages) CMS-driven site with blog and on-page SEO | SGD 4,000 | SGD 8,000 | SGD 15,000 |
| Basic e-commerce store Shopify/WooCommerce store with payments and shipping | SGD 5,000 | SGD 12,000 | SGD 25,000 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per hour (freelancer) | SGD 50 | SGD 80 | SGD 150 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Singapore typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a web design pro in Singapore
- Check whether your build qualifies for the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) — pre-approved e-commerce and website packages get up to 50% support for eligible SMEs
- Verify the vendor is ACRA-registered and, for PSG work, an approved PSG vendor
- Contract with IP transfer, domain (.sg or .com.sg) in your company's name, hosting access handed over
- Confirm PDPA compliance: consent for data collection and a Do Not Call-compliant contact strategy
- Agree scope, revision rounds, CMS and on-page SEO basics in writing
- Pay 30-50% deposit, balance on launch
Red flags
- Claims 'PSG-approved' status they can't show on the official vendor list
- Domain registered under the agency's name
- No written contract or itemized quote
- Guaranteed #1 Google rankings
- Full payment up front
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to SGD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: Singapore PSG pre-approved solution price bands; Singapore web agency published package rates, extrapolated from regional guides.
Frequently asked questions
What questions should I ask before hiring a web designer?
Five that separate pros from dabblers: Can I see 3 live sites you built and still maintain? Who actually does the work — you or subcontractors? Will I own the domain, hosting and code? What's included in the price and what costs extra? What happens if I want changes after launch?
What are red flags when hiring a web designer?
No contract, no portfolio of live sites, registering the domain in their own name, 'free' websites with mandatory monthly fees, 100% payment up front, and guaranteed #1 Google rankings. The domain-ownership trap is the costliest — walking away can mean losing your web address.
Does the price include copywriting and photos?
Usually not — most quotes assume you supply finished text and images. Professional copywriting and a photo shoot are typically separate line items that can add 20-50% to a project. Stock photos and designer-polished draft text are the common middle ground; agree this explicitly before signing.
Is SEO included in web design?
Distinguish two things: technical SEO basics (clean structure, fast loading, meta tags, sitemap, mobile-friendliness) should be included in any competent build. Ongoing SEO — content, keywords, link building — is a separate monthly service. A designer bundling 'SEO' vaguely into one price is worth interrogating.
How do I brief a web designer properly?
One page: what the business does, the site's single main goal (calls, bookings, orders), the pages you need, 2-3 example sites you like and why, your content status (ready or needed), deadline, and budget range. Sharing your real budget gets you an honest proposal instead of a guessing game.
Do I need my website to be accessible?
Morally yes, legally increasingly so — several markets now enforce accessibility standards (WCAG) for business websites, and lawsuits and fines are real in some countries. Practically: proper headings, alt text, keyboard navigation and color contrast cost little at build time and a lot to retrofit. Ask your designer to build to WCAG 2.1 AA.
What does a business website cost in Singapore?
Freelancers charge roughly SGD 50-150/hr; 5-page corporate sites commonly run SGD 2,000-9,000 and e-commerce from SGD 5,000. PSG support can halve the net cost for eligible SMEs using approved vendors and packages.
How does the PSG website grant actually work?
Eligible SMEs (registered and operating in Singapore, ≥30% local shareholding) choose a pre-approved solution from a listed vendor, apply on Business Grants Portal before paying, and claim up to 50% support after deployment. The vendor and package must both be on the approved list — check before signing anything.
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