Philippine Minimum Wage 2026 by Region

Compare daily and monthly minimum wage rates across all 17 regions of the Philippines. Reflects the latest DOLE / RTWPB wage orders in force, the most recent taking effect September 1, 2026.

Highest (Daily)
₱755
NCR / Metro Manila
to
Lowest (Daily)
₱436
BARMM

2026 Minimum Wage Comparison by Region

Ranked by each region's highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage. Several regions are split into wage zones or set lower rates for small establishments, so the figure below is the ceiling, not a single region-wide rate — click any region for the full breakdown including benefits and net take-home pay.

Rank Region Daily Wage Monthly Wage Wage Order Effective
1 NCR / Metro Manila ₱755 ₱19,630.00 WO NCR-27 under injunction July 25, 2026
2 Central Luzon ₱600 from ₱560 ₱15,600.00 WO RBIII-26 April 16, 2026
3 CALABARZON ₱600 from ₱525 ₱15,600.00 WO IVA-22 April 1, 2026
4 Western Visayas ₱550 from ₱525 ₱14,300.00 WO RBVI-29 November 19, 2025
5 Central Visayas ₱540 from ₱500 ₱14,040.00 WO ROVII-26 October 4, 2025
6 Davao Region ₱540 ₱14,040.00 WO RB XI-24 September 1, 2026
7 CAR / Baguio ₱505 ₱13,130.00 WO CAR-24 December 30, 2025
8 Ilocos Region ₱505 from ₱480 ₱13,130.00 WO RB 1-24 November 19, 2025
9 Cagayan Valley ₱500 ₱13,000.00 WO RTWPB 2-24 November 5, 2025
10 Northern Mindanao ₱500 from ₱485 ₱13,000.00 WO RX-24 May 1, 2026
11 Caraga ₱475 ₱12,350.00 WO RXIII-20 May 1, 2026
12 Eastern Visayas ₱470 ₱12,220.00 WO RB VIII-25 June 1, 2026
13 Zamboanga Peninsula ₱464 ₱12,064.00 WO RIX-24 June 1, 2026
14 SOCCSKSARGEN ₱460 ₱11,960.00 WO RB XII-25 December 15, 2025
15 MIMAROPA ₱455 ₱11,830.00 WO RB-MIMAROPA-13 January 1, 2026
16 Bicol Region ₱455 ₱11,830.00 WO RBV-23 April 8, 2026
17 BARMM ₱436 from ₱411 ₱11,336.00 WO BARMM-05 August 6, 2026

Scheduled increases: 3 of 17 regions have a further tranche already scheduled under their current wage order — NCR / Metro Manila (January 20, 2027), Bicol Region (December 1, 2026), BARMM (December 1, 2026).

Explore Minimum Wage by Region

Select a region to see the full minimum wage breakdown, including agriculture and retail/service rates, mandatory deductions, and net take-home pay.

How Monthly Minimum Wage Is Computed

The monthly minimum wage is derived from the daily rate using the standard DOLE formula:

Monthly Wage = Daily Rate × 26 working days

This assumes a regular 6-day work week. Employees working 5 days a week may have a different monthly equivalent. The daily minimum wage is set by each region's Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) and may differ for agriculture, non-agriculture, and retail/service sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest minimum wage in the Philippines in 2026?
The highest minimum wage in the Philippines is in NCR / Metro Manila at ₱755/day (₱19,630.00/month). NCR consistently has the highest minimum wage as the country's economic center.
What is the lowest minimum wage in the Philippines in 2026?
The lowest non-agriculture minimum wage is in BARMM at ₱436/day (₱11,336.00/month). Regional wage differences reflect the varying costs of living across Philippine regions.
How is the monthly minimum wage calculated?
Monthly minimum wage is computed by multiplying the daily minimum wage by 26 working days per month. This is the standard computation used by DOLE and most employers for regular employees working 6 days a week.
Who sets the minimum wage in the Philippines?
Minimum wages are set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Each region has its own wage board that determines rates based on local economic conditions, cost of living, and industry needs.
Are minimum wage earners exempt from income tax?
Yes, under the TRAIN Law (RA 10963), minimum wage earners are exempt from income tax. However, they are still required to pay mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, which reduces their take-home pay.
Disclaimer: Rates reflect the DOLE / RTWPB wage orders in force as of September 1, 2026, and are the highest rate in each region. A wage order can be signed and effective yet have its implementation suspended by a court — where that applies, the region's page says so. Lower rates apply in some wage zones, to smaller establishments, and to certain sectors. Rates change when Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards issue new orders. Always verify with official sources: NWPC-DOLE, DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG.