Quick answer: The Philippines has no single national minimum wage. Each region sets its own through a wage board. The highest is Metro Manila (NCR) at ₱755 per day for non-agriculture workers (Wage Order NCR-28, effective 26 September 2026). Elsewhere the top non-agriculture rate runs from ₱436 (BARMM) to ₱645 (CALABARZON from 26 October 2026). Convert a daily wage into overtime and holiday pay →
Daily minimum wage by region (non-agriculture, as of 17 October 2026)
The table shows the highest non-agriculture daily rate in force in each region, with the lower tier where the region has one (agriculture, small establishments or lower area classes). The hourly and monthly columns use the top rate; the monthly figure assumes 22 paid days.
| Region | Daily rate | Lower tier | Hourly | Monthly (22 days) | Wage order | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCR – Metro Manila | ₱755 | ₱718 | ₱94.38 | ₱16,610 | NCR-28 | 26 Sep 2026 |
| Region IV-A – CALABARZON | ₱645 from 26 Oct 2026 (₱600 until then) | ₱550 | ₱80.63 | ₱14,190 | IVA-23 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Region III – Central Luzon | ₱600 | ₱515 | ₱75.00 | ₱13,200 | RBIII-26 | 16 Apr 2026 (2nd tranche) |
| Region VII – Central Visayas | ₱582 | ₱542 | ₱72.75 | ₱12,804 | ROVII-27 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Region VI – Western Visayas | ₱550 | ₱520 | ₱68.75 | ₱12,100 | RBVI-29 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Region XI – Davao | ₱540 | ₱525 | ₱67.50 | ₱11,880 | RB XI-24 | 1 Sep 2026 (2nd tranche) |
| CAR – Cordillera, incl. Baguio | ₱505 | — | ₱63.13 | ₱11,110 | CAR-24 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Region I – Ilocos | ₱505 | ₱480 | ₱63.13 | ₱11,110 | RB 1-24 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Region II – Cagayan Valley | ₱500 | — | ₱62.50 | ₱11,000 | RTWPB 2-24 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Region X – Northern Mindanao | ₱500 | ₱485 | ₱62.50 | ₱11,000 | RX-24 | 1 May 2026 (2nd tranche) |
| Region XIII – Caraga | ₱475 | — | ₱59.38 | ₱10,450 | XIII-20 | 1 May 2026 (2nd tranche) |
| Region VIII – Eastern Visayas | ₱470 | ₱440 | ₱58.75 | ₱10,340 | VIII-25 | 1 Jun 2026 (2nd tranche) |
| Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula | ₱464 | ₱451 | ₱58.00 | ₱10,208 | RIX-24 | 1 Jun 2026 (2nd tranche) |
| Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN | ₱460 | ₱443 | ₱57.50 | ₱10,120 | XII-25 | 15 Dec 2025 (2nd tranche) |
| Region IV-B – MIMAROPA | ₱455 | — | ₱56.88 | ₱10,010 | MIMAROPA-13 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Region V – Bicol | ₱455 (₱480 from 1 Dec 2026) | — | ₱56.88 | ₱10,010 | RBV-23 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| BARMM – Bangsamoro | ₱436 (₱461 from 1 Dec 2026) | ₱401 | ₱54.50 | ₱9,592 | BARMM-05 | 6 Aug 2026 |
Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) regional rate matrices, verified region by region on 17 October 2026. “Lower tier” is the lowest daily rate the NWPC lists for the region (agriculture, small establishments or lower area class). Wage orders change through the year; confirm your area and industry on the NWPC site.
Notes on specific regions
- CALABARZON has area classes: ₱645 in the Extended Metropolitan Area and component cities, ₱590 in first-class municipalities and ₱550 in second- to fifth-class municipalities from 26 October 2026 (details).
- Central Luzon pays ₱560 in Aurora; the ₱600 rate applies to Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales (details).
- Central Visayas has Class A (Metro Cebu, ₱582) and Class B (₱542) areas (details).
- Western Visayas depends on establishment size: ₱550 for more than 10 workers, ₱525 for 10 or fewer, ₱520 for agriculture (details).
- Northern Mindanao pays ₱500 in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and the other Wage Category I areas, and ₱485 elsewhere.
- BARMM pays ₱436 for non-agriculture in Cotabato City, Lamitan and Marawi, and ₱411 in the rest of the region.
- NCR: Wage Order NCR-27 is listed by the NWPC as under continuing litigation; NCR-28 is the order in force.
Kasambahay (domestic worker) minimum wage
Household workers have separate monthly minimums, set by regional domestic-worker wage orders. Current rates from the NWPC: NCR ₱7,800; CALABARZON ₱6,750 (₱7,500 from 26 October 2026); Central Visayas ₱7,500; MIMAROPA ₱7,000; Ilocos ₱6,700; CAR ₱6,600; Central Luzon, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao and Caraga ₱6,500 (Davao and Caraga: for chartered cities and first-class municipalities); Bicol and SOCCSKSARGEN ₱6,000; Eastern Visayas ₱6,400 in cities and first-class municipalities (₱5,800 elsewhere); Zamboanga Peninsula ₱6,000 in cities and first-class municipalities (₱5,500 elsewhere); BARMM ₱5,500.
Who sets the minimum wage
Minimum wages are regional, not national. Each region has a Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), made up of government, employer and worker representatives, under the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC). When a board approves an increase, it issues a wage order, which takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and sometimes rolls out in two or more tranches over several months.
Why rates differ
Four things move the number:
- Region. The cost of living in Metro Manila is far higher than in most provinces, so NCR leads.
- Industry. Non-agriculture rates are typically the highest; agriculture is lower.
- Establishment size. Small retail and service businesses (often 10 or 15 or fewer workers, depending on the region) usually have a lower rate.
- Area class. Regions such as CALABARZON, Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao set higher rates for cities and metropolitan areas than for outlying municipalities.
From daily wage to monthly and hourly pay
Minimum-wage earners are paid by the day. To estimate a monthly figure, multiply the daily rate by the paid days in your arrangement (× 22 or × 26 are common shortcuts, or daily rate × 261, 313 or 365 ÷ 12). For an hourly figure divide the daily rate by 8. Statutory minimum-wage earners are also exempt from income tax on their minimum wage, including related holiday, overtime, night-shift and hazard pay. To see how a daily rate becomes overtime, rest-day or holiday pay, use the overtime, holiday and night differential calculator.
Related guides
- Minimum wage in NCR (Metro Manila) →
- Overtime pay rate in the Philippines →
- Holiday pay computation →
- Philippine holidays 2026 and 2027 →
Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) regional wage orders and rate matrices, verified 17 October 2026. Minimum wage rates change through wage orders, sometimes in tranches — this is an estimate only; confirm the current rate for your region and industry with the NWPC or DOLE.