Philippine Minimum Wage 2026: Complete Guide by Region
Updated minimum wage rates for all 17 regions in the Philippines, including NCR, CALABARZON, Central Visayas, and more.
Minimum wage in the Philippines varies by region, set by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. As a worker, knowing your region's minimum wage is essential — it's the legal floor below which no employer can pay you. This guide covers all 17 regions with the latest 2026 rates.
How minimum wage works in the Philippines
Unlike countries with a single national minimum wage, the Philippines uses a regionalized system. Each of the 17 regions has its own wage board that sets rates based on local cost of living, economic conditions, and industry type. Wages are typically set for non-agriculture, agriculture, and service/retail sectors. Domestic workers (kasambahay) have separate rates under RA 10361.
NCR (National Capital Region)
Metro Manila has the highest minimum wage in the country. As of the latest wage order, non-agriculture workers earn PHP 645/day. This applies to cities and municipalities within NCR including Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Taguig, and Pasig. Agriculture workers earn a slightly lower rate.
CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
The second-most populous region, CALABARZON covers Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. Minimum wage ranges from PHP 480-533/day depending on the province and sector. Cavite and Laguna, being close to NCR with many manufacturing zones, tend to have higher rates.
Central Visayas (Region VII)
Home to Cebu City and the Cebu IT corridor, Central Visayas has minimum wages ranging from PHP 468-502/day. The BPO sector in Cebu has driven economic growth, though wages still trail NCR significantly.
Other regions at a glance
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR): PHP 400-430/day. Region I (Ilocos): PHP 370-400/day. Region II (Cagayan Valley): PHP 370-400/day. Region III (Central Luzon): PHP 480-510/day. Region V (Bicol): PHP 370-395/day. Region VI (Western Visayas): PHP 450-480/day. Region VIII (Eastern Visayas): PHP 345-370/day. Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula): PHP 370-396/day. Region X (Northern Mindanao): PHP 393-418/day. Region XI (Davao): PHP 421-446/day. Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN): PHP 370-391/day. BARMM: PHP 341-370/day. Region XIII (Caraga): PHP 370-390/day.
Kasambahay (domestic workers) minimum wage
Under the Kasambahay Law (RA 10361), domestic workers have separate minimum wages: PHP 6,000/month in NCR, PHP 5,000/month in chartered cities and first-class municipalities, and PHP 4,000/month in other municipalities. Kasambahay are also entitled to 13th month pay, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG coverage.
What if your employer pays below minimum wage?
Paying below minimum wage is a violation of the Labor Code. You can file a complaint with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Call the DOLE Hotline at 1349 or visit your nearest DOLE regional office. You can also upload your contract to PlainDoc — our AI will automatically flag if your stated salary falls below the minimum wage for your region.
When are wage orders updated?
Wage orders are reviewed periodically by regional wage boards, typically every 1-2 years or when economic conditions change significantly. PlainDoc updates its wage data quarterly to ensure our analysis reflects the latest rates.