Quick answer
What is the minimum wage in the Philippines?
Metro Manila
₱755
Non-agriculture, a day, since Sept. 26, 2026
Highest outside NCR
₱645
CALABARZON Extended Metro Area, since Oct. 26, 2026
Lowest
₱401
BARMM provinces, agriculture; ₱426 from Dec. 1, 2026
There's no single national minimum wage. Each region's wage board sets its own rates, often different by sector, location and the number of workers. These are the daily rates in force now:
| Region | Daily minimum | Wage order, since |
|---|---|---|
| NCR (Metro Manila) | ₱718 – ₱755 | NCR-28, Sep 26, 2026 |
| CAR (Cordillera) | ₱505 | CAR-24, Dec 30, 2025 |
| Region I (Ilocos) | ₱480 – ₱505 | RB 1-24, Nov 19, 2025 |
| Region II (Cagayan Valley) | ₱500 | RTWPB 2-24, Nov 5, 2025 |
| Region III (Central Luzon) | ₱515 – ₱600 | RBIII-26, Apr 16, 2026 |
| Region IV-A (CALABARZON) | ₱550 – ₱645 | IVA-23, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) | ₱455 | RB-MIMAROPA-13, Jan 1, 2026 |
| Region V (Bicol) | ₱455 | RBV-23, Apr 8, 2026 |
| Region VI (Western Visayas) and Negros Occidental | ₱520 – ₱550 | RBVI-29, Nov 19, 2025 |
| Region VII (Central Visayas), Negros Oriental and Siquijor | ₱542 – ₱582 | ROVII-27, Oct 14, 2026 |
| Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) | ₱440 – ₱470 | RB VIII-25, Jun 1, 2026 |
| Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) | ₱451 – ₱464 | RIX-24, Jun 1, 2026 |
| Region X (Northern Mindanao) | ₱485 – ₱500 | RX-24, May 1, 2026 |
| Region XI (Davao) | ₱525 – ₱540 | RB XI-24, Sep 1, 2026 |
| Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) | ₱443 – ₱460 | RXII-25, Dec 15, 2025 |
| Region XIII (Caraga) | ₱475 | RXIII-20, May 1, 2026 |
| BARMM | ₱401 – ₱436 | BARMM-05, Aug 6, 2026 |
Scheduled: Bicol ₱480 from December 1, 2026; BARMM up ₱25 from December 1, 2026; NCR ₱780 from January 20, 2027 if NCR-27 survives its court challenge.
Your minimum wage depends on where and what you work
A worker in Makati and a worker in a small town in Quezon province both earn "minimum wage", but one gets ₱755 a day and the other ₱550. Wage boards set rates by region, then often split them by sector (agriculture or not), by area (city or municipality class), and by the number of workers in the business. And the rates change once or twice a year.
So "Am I paid the minimum?" isn't a question you can answer from the news. This checker gives you the rate for your region and sector, compares it with your pay whether you're paid by the day, the month or the hour, and works out the difference you may be owed since the rate took effect.
How to use the checker
Step 1
Pick your region and sector
Your region is where you work, not where you live. If you're not sure of your sector or area class, choose "I'm not sure" to compare with the whole range.
Step 2
Enter your basic pay
Use your basic daily, monthly or hourly rate from your contract or payslip, before deductions and without overtime or allowances.
Step 3
Read the result
You'll see if you meet the minimum, the shortfall per day, and possible back pay since the wage order took effect or since you started.
If you're paid monthly
Wage orders set a daily rate, so a monthly salary has to be turned into a daily one. Employers usually use one of three factors, depending on which days the monthly pay covers:
- 261 days if you work 5 days a week and aren't paid for rest days: daily rate = monthly × 12 ÷ 261.
- 313 days if you work 6 days a week: monthly × 12 ÷ 313.
- 365 days if your monthly pay covers every day, rest days included: monthly × 12 ÷ 365.
For example, ₱19,000 a month on a 6-day week is ₱19,000 × 12 ÷ 313 = ₱728.43 a day. That's below Metro Manila's ₱755. To meet ₱755 on a 6-day week, the monthly pay must be at least ₱19,692.92.
Example: ₱700 a day in Metro Manila
Let's say you work in a Quezon City store with 30 workers, Monday to Saturday, and you're still paid ₱700 a day. The non-agriculture minimum has been ₱755 since September 26, 2026.
₱755 − ₱700 = ₱55 short every day
September 26 to November 7, 2026, Monday to Saturday = 37 days
₱55 × 37 = ₱2,035 in back pay so far
The shortfall also lowers your overtime, holiday pay, night differential and 13th month pay, since all of them are computed from your daily rate. When your rate is corrected, ask for those differences too.
Who can be paid less than the minimum
- Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registered under RA 9178 are exempt from the minimum wage law.
- Employers granted an exemption by the wage board, usually retail or service businesses with few workers, or businesses hit by a calamity. The exemption is for a specific wage order and period, and your employer should be able to show it.
- Apprentices and learners under an approved program can be paid at least 75% of the minimum.
- Kasambahay (domestic workers) have their own monthly minimum, set by separate wage orders.
A business that just says it's small, or that you're "on probation", isn't exempt. Probationary and contractual workers get the same minimum as regular workers.
What to do if you're underpaid
- Check your payslip first. Make sure the rate is your basic pay, not your pay after deductions.
- Talk to HR or your employer. New rates are sometimes applied late. Ask when the correction and the back pay will be made.
- Get help from DOLE. Call hotline 1349 or file a Single Entry Approach (SEnA) request at the nearest DOLE field office. It's free.
- Don't wait too long. Claims for unpaid wages must be filed within 3 years from when each payment was due.
Questions about the minimum wage
What is the minimum wage in Metro Manila?
₱755 a day for non-agriculture workers under Wage Order NCR-28, effective September 26, 2026. It’s ₱718 for agriculture, retail and service businesses with 15 workers or fewer, and manufacturers with fewer than 10 workers.
Is there a national minimum wage in the Philippines?
No. Each of the 17 regional wage boards sets its own minimum, and most split it by sector, area or employer size. Rates range from ₱401 a day in BARMM provinces to ₱755 in Metro Manila.
How do I convert a monthly salary to a daily rate?
Multiply the monthly salary by 12, then divide by the days a year it covers: 261 for a 5-day week, 313 for a 6-day week, or 365 if rest days are paid. ₱19,000 a month on a 6-day week is ₱728.43 a day.
Does the minimum wage apply to probationary employees?
Yes. Probationary, contractual and regular employees all get the same minimum wage. Only exempt employers, registered BMBEs, and apprentices or learners under approved programs can pay less.
What can I do if I’m paid below the minimum wage?
Ask your employer to correct your rate and pay the difference. If they don’t, call the DOLE hotline 1349 or file a SEnA request at the nearest DOLE office. Claims must be filed within 3 years.
Are allowances part of the minimum wage?
No. The minimum wage is your basic wage. Overtime, holiday pay, night differential and most allowances are paid on top of it and don’t count toward meeting the minimum.
Related calculators
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- Days Worked Calculator
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- Holiday Pay Rate Calculator
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- 13th Month Pay Calculator
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Sources
- National Wages and Productivity Commission, regional board pages and current daily minimum wage rates, checked November 7, 2026
- Wage Orders NCR-28, NCR-27, CAR-24, RB 1-24, RTWPB 2-24, RBIII-26, IVA-23, RB-MIMAROPA-13, RBV-23, RBVI-29, ROVII-27, RB VIII-25, RIX-24, RX-24, RB XI-24, RXII-25, RXIII-20, BARMM-05
- Republic Act No. 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act); RA 9178 (BMBE Act); Labor Code Arts. 61 and 306