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
How does the Philippines compare to Vietnam?
In the Philippines, rates are set daily by 17 Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards, while Vietnam uses a system of region-based monthly and hourly rates overseen by the National Wage Council. Though the Philippines’ minimum wage appears higher on paper—particularly in Metro Manila—its real value is often undermined by high inflation and inconsistent enforcement.
Vietnam’s minimum wage, while lower and widely acknowledged as falling below a living wage in many regions, benefits from a more structured national review process. Both countries continue to struggle with bridging the gap between statutory wages and actual living costs, especially in low-skilled and informal sectors.
Learn more about Vietnam’s minimum wage→
How does the Philippines compare to Indonesia?
Indonesia and the Philippines both use region-based minimum wage systems, but the Philippines sets daily rates through 17 regional wage boards, while Indonesia sets monthly rates at the provincial level.
In 2025, Metro Manila’s minimum wage equates to about US$304/month, slightly below Jakarta’s US$337/month, though both countries have lower wages in rural areas.
The Philippines faces more pressure from inflation and fragmented enforcement, while Indonesia’s system allows for broader flexibility and clearer annual adjustments.
Explore Indonesia’s minimum wage→
How does the Philippines compare to Thailand?
Thailand and the Philippines both use daily minimum wage systems, but the Philippines sets wages through 17 regional wage boards, resulting in greater variation.
As of 2025, Metro Manila’s daily minimum wage translates to about US$304/month, significantly higher than Bangkok’s US$228/month.
However, Thailand offers more consistency across provinces, while the Philippines faces greater disparities and inflation-related erosion of wage value.
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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