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BARMM - Bangsamoro Minimum Wage 2026

Wage Order No. BARMM-05 splits the region into two area groups: the cities of Cotabato, Lamitan and Marawi at ₱436/day non-agriculture and ₱411/day agriculture-retail, and the rest of the region — Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and the Special Geographic Area — at ₱411 and ₱401. The order uses a single combined 'Agriculture/Retail' row with no worker-count thresholds, and Sulu is not covered. The first tranche of the ₱50 increase took effect 6 August 2026 and the second and final ₱25 tranche takes effect 1 December 2026, raising rates to ₱461/₱436 and ₱436/₱426. Daily minimum wage rates, monthly equivalents, full benefits breakdown, and net take-home pay.

Rank #17 of 17 regions
Daily Minimum Wage (Non-Agriculture)
₱436/day
₱11,336.00/month (26 working days)

Daily Minimum Wage Rates by Sector

Per Wage Order No. BARMM-05, effective August 6, 2026 (1st tranche) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →

Rates below are the highest currently in force in BARMM. This region is split into wage zones, so lower rates apply in some areas — see the full breakdown below.

Sector Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture ₱436 ₱11,336.00
Agriculture ₱411 ₱10,686.00
Retail & Service ₱411 ₱10,686.00

Full Rate Breakdown Under WO BARMM-05

Every rate set by the current wage order, by area and sector. Which rate applies depends on where the establishment operates and, in some sectors, how many workers it employs.

Cotabato City / Lamitan City / Marawi City

Cotabato City, Lamitan City, Marawi City

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments 1st tranche under WO BARMM-05, effective 6 August 2026 (+₱25 from ₱411 under WO BARMM-04). ₱436 ₱11,336.00
Agriculture All establishments The wage order sets a single combined 'Agriculture/Retail' row (+₱25 from ₱386). ₱411 ₱10,686.00
Retail & Service All establishments Same combined 'Agriculture/Retail' row; no worker-count threshold applies. ₱411 ₱10,686.00

Rest of BARMM (provinces and Special Geographic Area)

Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Lanao del Sur (except Marawi City), Basilan (except Lamitan City), Tawi-Tawi, Special Geographic Area (63 barangays in North Cotabato)

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments 1st tranche under WO BARMM-05, effective 6 August 2026 (+₱25 from ₱386). Lowest non-agriculture rate in the region. ₱411 ₱10,686.00
Agriculture All establishments Single combined 'Agriculture/Retail' row (+₱25 from ₱376). ₱401 ₱10,426.00
Retail & Service All establishments Same combined 'Agriculture/Retail' row; no worker-count threshold applies. ₱401 ₱10,426.00

Next Scheduled Increase

WO BARMM-05 phases its increase in. The next tranche takes effect on December 1, 2026, adding ₱25 per day. The rates below are not yet in force.

Cotabato City / Lamitan City / Marawi City

Cotabato City, Lamitan City, Marawi City

Sector Applies To Daily Rate from December 1, 2026
Non-Agriculture All establishments ₱461
Agriculture All establishments ₱436
Retail & Service All establishments ₱436

Rest of BARMM (provinces and Special Geographic Area)

Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Lanao del Sur (except Marawi City), Basilan (except Lamitan City), Tawi-Tawi, Special Geographic Area (63 barangays in North Cotabato)

Sector Applies To Daily Rate from December 1, 2026
Non-Agriculture All establishments ₱436
Agriculture All establishments ₱426
Retail & Service All establishments ₱426
Monthly Take-Home Pay at Minimum Wage
₱10,277.60
out of ₱11,336.00 gross (90.7% take-home rate)

Benefits & Deductions Breakdown

Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱11,336.00/month in BARMM.

Gross Monthly Salary ₱11,336.00
SSS Contribution MSC ₱11,500 · 5% employee share - ₱575.00
PhilHealth Contribution 5% of ₱11,336.00 · 50% employee share - ₱283.40
Pag-IBIG Contribution 2.0% of salary (max P5,000 base) - ₱200.00
Taxable Income ₱10,277.60
Withholding Tax 0% (Tax Exempt) Tax Exempt
Net Take-Home Pay ₱10,277.60

Total Employer Cost

What an employer actually pays for a minimum wage worker in BARMM:

Employee Salary ₱11,336.00
SSS Employer Share (10%) + ₱1,150.00
PhilHealth Employer Share + ₱283.40
Pag-IBIG Employer Share + ₱200.00
EC (Employees' Compensation) + ₱10.00
Total Employer Cost ₱12,979.40

Annual Summary

Annual Gross ₱136,032.00
Annual Deductions ₱12,700.80
Annual Net Pay ₱123,331.20
13th Month Pay ₱11,336.00

Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions

How BARMM compares to all other Philippine regions (non-agriculture daily rates).

# Region Daily Monthly
1 NCR / Metro Manila ₱755 ₱19,630.00
2 Central Luzon ₱600 ₱15,600.00
3 CALABARZON ₱600 ₱15,600.00
4 Western Visayas ₱550 ₱14,300.00
5 Central Visayas ₱540 ₱14,040.00
6 Davao Region ₱540 ₱14,040.00
7 CAR / Baguio ₱505 ₱13,130.00
8 Ilocos Region ₱505 ₱13,130.00
9 Cagayan Valley ₱500 ₱13,000.00
10 Northern Mindanao ₱500 ₱13,000.00
11 Caraga ₱475 ₱12,350.00
12 Eastern Visayas ₱470 ₱12,220.00
13 Zamboanga Peninsula ₱464 ₱12,064.00
14 SOCCSKSARGEN ₱460 ₱11,960.00
15 MIMAROPA ₱455 ₱11,830.00
16 Bicol Region ₱455 ₱11,830.00
17 BARMM ₱436 ₱11,336.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage in BARMM in 2026?
Under Wage Order No. BARMM-05, effective August 6, 2026, the daily minimum wage in BARMM is ₱436 for non-agriculture workers, ₱411 for agriculture workers, and ₱411 for retail and service sector workers. The monthly equivalent for non-agriculture is ₱11,336.00 (daily × 26 working days). These are the highest rates in the region — lower rates apply in some wage zones, with non-agriculture starting at ₱411/day. A further increase is scheduled for December 1, 2026.
What is the net take-home pay at minimum wage in BARMM?
At the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱11,336.00/month, the estimated net take-home pay is ₱10,277.60 after deducting SSS (₱575.00), PhilHealth (₱283.40), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax (₱0.00).
How does BARMM minimum wage compare to other regions?
BARMM ranks #17 out of 17 regions in terms of non-agriculture minimum wage. The highest minimum wage is in NCR / Metro Manila at ₱755/day, while the lowest is in BARMM at ₱436/day.
Are minimum wage earners in BARMM exempt from income tax?
Yes, minimum wage earners in BARMM are exempt from income tax under the TRAIN Law. However, mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG totaling ₱1,058.40 per month are still deducted.
What is the total employer cost for minimum wage in BARMM?
For an employee earning the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱11,336.00/month, the total employer cost is ₱12,979.40. This includes employer shares for SSS (₱1,150.00), PhilHealth (₱283.40), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and EC (₱10.00).

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Disclaimer: Wage figures reflect Wage Order No. BARMM-05 (effective August 6, 2026); contribution and tax figures use 2026 government-mandated rates. This computation is an estimate — actual wages and deductions vary with the establishment's location, size, sector, allowances, and any wage order amendments or exemptions. Verify with official sources: the wage order itself, NWPC-DOLE, DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG.