In the Philippines, minimum wages are determined on a regional basis rather than through a single national rate.
These rates are set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs), which consider factors such as inflation, cost of living, poverty thresholds, business capacity to pay, and regional economic conditions.
Minimum wages are typically expressed as daily rates, but can be converted to monthly figures by multiplying by the average number of workdays.
What is the minimum wage in the Philippines?
As of 2025, the minimum wage in the Philippines varies by region and sector, reflecting the country’s diverse economic conditions and cost of living.
Separate rates may apply for non-agricultural, agricultural, and retail or service sectors, reflecting the varied labour structures across the country.
Some regions have a range of minimum wages due to differences in provinces, cities, or specific sectors within the region.
Non-agricultural minimum wage in the Philippines
The Non-Agriculture sector typically includes industries such as manufacturing, retail, and services.
Daily
| Region | ₱ Min | US$ | ₱ Max | US$ | |
| NCR | Metro Manila | 645 | 11.65 | N/A | N/A |
| CAR | Cordillera Admin Region | 470 | 8.49 | N/A | N/A |
| I | Ilocos Region | 435 | 7.86 | 468 | 8.45 |
| II | Cagayan Valley | 450 | 8.13 | N/A | N/A |
| III | Central Luzon | 525 | 9.48 | 550 | 9.93 |
| IV-A | Calabarzon | 425 | 7.68 | 560 | 10.11 |
| IV-B | Mimaropa | 404 | 7.30 | 430 | 7.77 |
| V | Bicol Region | 395 | 7.13 | N/A | N/A |
| VI | Western Visayas | 480 | 8.67 | 513 | 9.26 |
| VII | Central Visayas | 453 | 8.18 | 501 | 9.05 |
| VIII | Eastern Visayas | 405 | 7.31 | 435 | 7.86 |
| IX | Zamboanga Peninsula | 401 | 7.24 | 414 | 7.48 |
| X | Northern Mindanao | 461 | 8.33 | N/A | N/A |
| XI | Davao Region | 476 | 8.60 | 481 | 8.69 |
| XII | Soccsksargen | 430 | 7.77 | N/A | N/A |
| XIII | Caraga | 435 | 7.86 | N/A | N/A |
| BARMM | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region | 316 | 5.71 | 361 | 6.52 |
Monthly
| Region | ₱ Min | US$ | ₱ Max | US$ | |
| NCR | Metro Manila | 16,824 | 303.84 | N/A | N/A |
| CAR | Cordillera Admin Region | 12,259 | 221.40 | N/A | N/A |
| I | Ilocos Region | 11,346 | 204.92 | 12,207 | 220.46 |
| II | Cagayan Valley | 11,738 | 211.98 | N/A | N/A |
| III | Central Luzon | 13,694 | 247.31 | 14,346 | 259.09 |
| IV-A | Calabarzon | 11,085 | 200.21 | 14,607 | 263.80 |
| IV-B | Mimaropa | 10,538 | 190.31 | 11,216 | 202.56 |
| V | Bicol Region | 10,303 | 186.07 | N/A | N/A |
| VI | Western Visayas | 12,520 | 226.12 | 13,381 | 241.66 |
| VII | Central Visayas | 11,816 | 213.40 | 13,068 | 236.01 |
| VIII | Eastern Visayas | 10,564 | 190.78 | 11,346 | 204.92 |
| IX | Zamboanga Peninsula | 10,459 | 188.90 | 10,799 | 195.02 |
| X | Northern Mindanao | 12,024 | 217.16 | N/A | N/A |
| XI | Davao Region | 12,416 | 224.23 | 12,546 | 226.59 |
| XII | Soccsksargen | 11,216 | 202.56 | N/A | N/A |
| XIII | Caraga | 11,346 | 204.92 | N/A | N/A |
| BARMM | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region | 8,242 | 148.86 | 9,416 | 170.06 |
*Monthly rates calculated as 313 days X Rate / 12
Agricultural minimum wage in the Philippines
The Agriculture sector encompasses both plantation and non-plantation agricultural work.
Daily
| Region | ₱ Min | US$ | ₱ Max | US$ | |
| NCR | Metro Manila | 608 | 10.98 | N/A | N/A |
| CAR | Cordillera Admin Region | 470 | 8.49 | N/A | N/A |
| I | Ilocos Region | 435 | 7.86 | 468 | 8.45 |
| II | Cagayan Valley | 430 | 7.77 | N/A | N/A |
| III | Central Luzon | 495 | 8.94 | 510 | 9.21 |
| IV-A | Calabrazon | 425 | 7.68 | 560 | 10.11 |
| IV-B | Mimaropa | 404 | 7.30 | 430 | 7.77 |
| V | Bicol Region | 395 | 7.13 | N/A | N/A |
| VI | Western Visayas | 480 | 8.67 | 513 | 9.26 |
| VII | Central Visayas | 453 | 8.18 | 501 | 9.05 |
| VIII | Eastern Visayas | 405 | 7.31 | 435 | 7.86 |
| IX | Zamboanga Peninsula | 401 | 7.24 | 414 | 7.48 |
| X | Northern Mindanao | 461 | 8.33 | N/A | N/A |
| XI | Davao Region | 476 | 8.60 | 481 | 8.69 |
| XII | Soccsksargen | 428 | 7.73 | N/A | N/A |
| XIII | Caraga | 435 | 7.86 | N/A | N/A |
| BARMM | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region | 316 | 5.71 | 361 | 6.52 |
Monthly
| Region | ₱ Min | US$ | ₱ Max | US$ | |
| NCR | Metro Manila | 15,859 | 286.41 | N/A | N/A |
| CAR | Cordillera Admin Region | 12,259 | 221.40 | N/A | N/A |
| I | Ilocos Region | 11,346 | 204.92 | 12,207 | 220.46 |
| II | Cagayan Valley | 11,216 | 202.56 | N/A | N/A |
| III | Central Luzon | 12,911 | 233.18 | 13,303 | 240.25 |
| IV-A | Calabrazon | 11,085 | 200.21 | 14,607 | 263.80 |
| IV-B | Mimaropa | 10,538 | 190.31 | 11,216 | 202.56 |
| V | Bicol Region | 10,303 | 186.07 | N/A | N/A |
| VI | Western Visayas | 12,520 | 226.12 | 13,381 | 241.66 |
| VII | Central Visayas | 11,816 | 213.40 | 13,068 | 236.01 |
| VIII | Eastern Visayas | 10,564 | 190.78 | 11,346 | 204.92 |
| IX | Zamboanga Peninsula | 10,459 | 188.90 | 10,799 | 195.02 |
| X | Northern Mindanao | 12,024 | 217.16 | N/A | N/A |
| XI | Davao Region | 12,416 | 224.23 | 12,546 | 226.59 |
| XII | Soccsksargen | 11,164 | 201.62 | N/A | N/A |
| XIII | Caraga | 11,346 | 204.92 | N/A | N/A |
| BARMM | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region | 8,242 | 148.86 | 9,416 | 170.06 |
*Monthly rates calculated as 313 days X Rate / 12
How does the Philippines compare regionally?
While the Philippines’ minimum wage is higher than Vietnam’s, it remains lower than Malaysia and Indonesia when compared using purchasing power parity. As of 2025, Metro Manila’s minimum daily wage places it slightly above the regional average, though high inflation continues to erode real incomes.
Monthly minimum wage, Southeast Asia, 2025
| Country | Region | Local Currency | US$ | |
| Philippines | Metro Manila^ | PHP | 16,824 | 303.84 |
| Indonesia | Jakarta | IDR | 5,067,381 | 325 |
| Malaysia | National | MYR | 1,500 | 322.20 |
| Thailand* | Bangkok | THB | 7,986 | 227.82 |
| Vietnam | Hanoi/HCMC | VND | 4,960,000 | 195 |
*Calculated using daily rate times 313 / 12.
^Non-agricultural workers
Vietnam
Both Vietnam and the Philippines link wage setting to regional variation, but Vietnam’s system is more centralised and uniform.
This consistency gives Vietnam more predictable labour costs, while the Philippines’ decentralised approach leads to greater variation across industries and regions.
Learn more about Vietnam’s minimum wage→
Indonesia
Indonesia and the Philippines share similar decentralised wage models.
However, Indonesia’s formula-based approach—tied to GDP and inflation—creates a clearer framework for investors than the Philippines’ politically influenced wage board decisions.
Explore Indonesia’s minimum wage→
Thailand
Thailand uses a daily wage structure rather than a monthly one, similar to the Philippines, but with less regional disparity.
The Philippines’ region-specific system better captures local realities but makes it harder to achieve consistent labour competitiveness.
Learn more about the minimum wage in the Thailand→
What’s next?
The Philippine minimum wage system is complex, decentralised, and politically sensitive. While minimum rates offer a baseline, market wages are often significantly higher, particularly in competitive sectors.
For foreign businesses, this underscores the need for accurate benchmarking, local HR support, and ongoing awareness of policy changes.
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