National Capital Region (NCR) Minimum Wage 2026

Wage Order No. NCR-27 covers all 16 Metro Manila cities plus the Municipality of Pateros under a single region-wide rate structure with no geographic sub-classes. Its 1st tranche of ₱60 took effect 25 July 2026, setting ₱755/day for non-agriculture and ₱718/day for agriculture, for service/retail establishments employing 15 workers or less, and for manufacturing regularly employing fewer than 10 workers. A 2nd tranche of ₱25 takes effect 20 January 2027, raising those rates to ₱780 and ₱743. Daily minimum wage rates, monthly equivalents, full benefits breakdown, and net take-home pay.

Rank #1 of 17 regions
Daily Minimum Wage (Non-Agriculture)
₱755/day
₱19,630.00/month (26 working days)

Daily Minimum Wage Rates by Sector

Per Wage Order No. NCR-27, effective July 25, 2026 (1st tranche) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →

Sector Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture ₱755 ₱19,630.00
Agriculture ₱718 ₱18,668.00
Retail & Service ₱718 ₱18,668.00

Full Rate Breakdown Under WO NCR-27

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

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments 1st tranche (+₱60 from ₱695). Applies to all non-agriculture establishments, including service/retail employing more than 15 workers and manufacturing employing 10 or more workers. ₱755 ₱19,630.00
Agriculture All establishments 1st tranche (+₱60 from ₱658). Covers both plantation and non-plantation agriculture. ₱718 ₱18,668.00
Retail & Service 15 workers or fewer 1st tranche (+₱60 from ₱658). Service/retail establishments employing 15 workers or less. Establishments with more than 15 workers pay the ₱755 non-agriculture rate. ₱718 ₱18,668.00
Manufacturing 9 workers or fewer 1st tranche (+₱60 from ₱658). Manufacturing establishments regularly employing less than 10 workers. ₱718 ₱18,668.00

Next Scheduled Increase

WO NCR-27 phases its increase in. The next tranche takes effect on January 20, 2027, adding ₱25 per day. The rates below are not yet in force.

Sector Applies To Daily Rate from January 20, 2027
Non-Agriculture All establishments ₱780
Agriculture All establishments ₱743
Retail & Service 15 workers or fewer ₱743
Manufacturing 9 workers or fewer ₱743
Monthly Take-Home Pay at Minimum Wage
₱17,964.25
out of ₱19,630.00 gross (91.5% take-home rate)

Benefits & Deductions Breakdown

Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱19,630.00/month in NCR / Metro Manila.

Gross Monthly Salary ₱19,630.00
SSS Contribution MSC ₱19,500 · 5% employee share - ₱975.00
PhilHealth Contribution 5% of ₱19,630.00 · 50% employee share - ₱490.75
Pag-IBIG Contribution 2.0% of salary (max P5,000 base) - ₱200.00
Taxable Income ₱17,964.25
Withholding Tax 0% (Tax Exempt) Tax Exempt
Net Take-Home Pay ₱17,964.25

Total Employer Cost

What an employer actually pays for a minimum wage worker in NCR / Metro Manila:

Employee Salary ₱19,630.00
SSS Employer Share (10%) + ₱1,950.00
PhilHealth Employer Share + ₱490.75
Pag-IBIG Employer Share + ₱200.00
EC (Employees' Compensation) + ₱30.00
Total Employer Cost ₱22,300.75

Annual Summary

Annual Gross ₱235,560.00
Annual Deductions ₱19,989.00
Annual Net Pay ₱215,571.00
13th Month Pay ₱19,630.00

Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions

How NCR / Metro Manila 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 NCR / Metro Manila in 2026?
Under Wage Order No. NCR-27, effective July 25, 2026, the daily minimum wage in NCR / Metro Manila is ₱755 for non-agriculture workers, ₱718 for agriculture workers, and ₱718 for retail and service sector workers. The monthly equivalent for non-agriculture is ₱19,630.00 (daily × 26 working days). A further increase is scheduled for January 20, 2027.
What is the net take-home pay at minimum wage in NCR / Metro Manila?
At the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱19,630.00/month, the estimated net take-home pay is ₱17,964.25 after deducting SSS (₱975.00), PhilHealth (₱490.75), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax (₱0.00).
How does NCR / Metro Manila minimum wage compare to other regions?
NCR / Metro Manila ranks #1 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 NCR / Metro Manila exempt from income tax?
Yes, minimum wage earners in NCR / Metro Manila are exempt from income tax under the TRAIN Law. However, mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG totaling ₱1,665.75 per month are still deducted.
What is the total employer cost for minimum wage in NCR / Metro Manila?
For an employee earning the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱19,630.00/month, the total employer cost is ₱22,300.75. This includes employer shares for SSS (₱1,950.00), PhilHealth (₱490.75), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and EC (₱30.00).
Disclaimer: Wage figures reflect Wage Order No. NCR-27 (effective July 25, 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.