Key Facts: Philippines Wages
- Country
- Philippines (PHL)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Minimum Wage
- ₱18,070 /mo ($293.13 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- ₱20,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- ₱260,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- ₱156,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) / National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC); 2025 figures verified via Wikipedia List of countries by minimum wage (eff 18 July 2025)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Philippines — Average Salary & Wages
Philippine Peso (PHP) Data verified Jan 2025 Sources
The average salary in Philippines is
₱260,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than ₱156,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Philippines is ₱18,070/mo ($293.13 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is ₱20,000 ($324.44 USD). The median monthly income is ₱13,000 ($210.88 USD).
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Send money to Philippines with Wise →Median household income approximately PHP 22,250/mo. High inequality with rural-urban divide. OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) remittances are a major income source for many households.
Average monthly earnings for wage and salary workers. Annual includes 13th month pay. Enormous variation: Metro Manila average is significantly higher (~PHP 30,000-35,000/mo) versus rural areas. Net estimated at ~88% after SSS (4.5%), PhilHealth (2.25%), Pag-IBIG (1-2%), and income tax (progressive, 0-35%). BPO/IT sector wages average PHP 25,000-40,000/mo.
• SECTOR RATES
NCR (Metro Manila) – Non-agriculture
₱695 /day
Since 2025-07-18
Highest regional minimum wage.
NCR – Agriculture
₱658 /day
Since 2025-07-18
Agricultural sector rate for Metro Manila (estimate based on prior NCR ag-non-ag differential).
BARMM (lowest region)
₱386 /day
Since 2024-06-01
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – among the lowest regional rates.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2018, the minimum wage has grown +36% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Philippines, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $933.37/mo in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Philippines earns ₱18,070/mo. That is 90% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- ₱18,070 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 90% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $293.13/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +36% since 2018
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- ₱695
- Monthly
- ₱18,070Based on 26 working days/month at NCR rate of PHP 695/day
- Annual
- ₱234,910Based on 12 months plus mandatory 13th month pay (13 payments total)
The Philippines has a complex regional minimum wage system. Wages are set by 17 Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. NCR (Metro Manila) has the highest rate at PHP 695/day for non-agriculture workers (effective 18 July 2025). The lowest regional rates are in BARMM at PHP 386/day. A mandatory 13th month pay (Presidential Decree 851) is required for all rank-and-file employees. Informal sector employment is estimated at 60%+ of the workforce.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.25x pay
Labor Code sets normal working hours at 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week (6-day week). Overtime: 25% premium on regular days, 30% on rest days/holidays. Night shift differential (10pm-6am): 10% additional. Special non-working holidays: 30% premium. Regular holidays: 100% premium.
How Philippines Compares
| Metric | Philippines | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $324.44/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
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What is the minimum wage in Philippines?
The minimum wage in Philippines is ₱18,070/mo (approximately $293.13 USD), effective since 2025-07-18. The Philippines has a complex regional minimum wage system. Wages are set by 17 Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. NCR (Metro Manila) has the highest rate at PHP 695/day for non-agriculture workers (effective 18 July 2025). The lowest regional rates are in BARMM at PHP 386/day. A mandatory 13th month pay (Presidential Decree 851) is required for all rank-and-file employees. Informal sector employment is estimated at 60%+ of the workforce.
What is the average salary in Philippines?
The average gross monthly salary in Philippines is ₱20,000 (approximately $324.44 USD). Average monthly earnings for wage and salary workers. Annual includes 13th month pay. Enormous variation: Metro Manila average is significantly higher (~PHP 30,000-35,000/mo) versus rural areas. Net estimated at ~88% after SSS (4.5%), PhilHealth (2.25%), Pag-IBIG (1-2%), and income tax (progressive, 0-35%). BPO/IT sector wages average PHP 25,000-40,000/mo. Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Labor Force Survey (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Philippines?
The standard work week in Philippines is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25x the normal rate. Labor Code sets normal working hours at 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week (6-day week). Overtime: 25% premium on regular days, 30% on rest days/holidays. Night shift differential (10pm-6am): 10% additional. Special non-working holidays: 30% premium. Regular holidays: 100% premium.
How has the minimum wage in Philippines changed over time?
The minimum wage in Philippines has changed as follows: ₱512 in 2018, ₱537 in 2019, ₱570 in 2022, ₱570 in 2023, ₱610 in 2024, ₱695 in 2025. This represents 6 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Philippines in USD?
The minimum wage in Philippines converts to approximately $293.13/mo in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Philippines in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Philippines is approximately $324.44 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
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