Region II - Cagayan Valley Minimum Wage 2026

Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-24 sets a single region-wide daily minimum wage of ₱500 across Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino and the cities of Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Santiago and Ilagan. The order equalised the non-agriculture rate (up ₱20 from ₱480) and the agriculture rate (up ₱40 from ₱460) at ₱500, with no area classes, retail/service distinction or worker-count thresholds. It was implemented in a single full tranche on 5 November 2025 with no further scheduled increase. Daily minimum wage rates, monthly equivalents, full benefits breakdown, and net take-home pay.

Rank #9 of 17 regions
Daily Minimum Wage (Non-Agriculture)
₱500/day
₱13,000.00/month (26 working days)

Daily Minimum Wage Rates by Sector

Per Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-24, effective November 5, 2025 (1st tranche (single, full implementation)) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →

Sector Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture ₱500 ₱13,000.00
Agriculture ₱500 ₱13,000.00
Retail & Service ₱500 ₱13,000.00

Full Rate Breakdown Under WO RTWPB 2-24

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 Single region-wide rate; up from ₱480.00 (₱20.00 increase) ₱500 ₱13,000.00
Agriculture All establishments Single region-wide rate covering both plantation and non-plantation; up from ₱460.00 (₱40.00 increase) ₱500 ₱13,000.00
Retail & Service All establishments No separate retail/service rate in WO RTWPB 2-24 — retail and service establishments follow the non-agriculture rate of ₱500.00 ₱500 ₱13,000.00
Monthly Take-Home Pay at Minimum Wage
₱11,825.00
out of ₱13,000.00 gross (91.0% take-home rate)

Benefits & Deductions Breakdown

Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱13,000.00/month in Cagayan Valley.

Gross Monthly Salary ₱13,000.00
SSS Contribution MSC ₱13,000 · 5% employee share - ₱650.00
PhilHealth Contribution 5% of ₱13,000.00 · 50% employee share - ₱325.00
Pag-IBIG Contribution 2.0% of salary (max P5,000 base) - ₱200.00
Taxable Income ₱11,825.00
Withholding Tax 0% (Tax Exempt) Tax Exempt
Net Take-Home Pay ₱11,825.00

Total Employer Cost

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

Employee Salary ₱13,000.00
SSS Employer Share (10%) + ₱1,300.00
PhilHealth Employer Share + ₱325.00
Pag-IBIG Employer Share + ₱200.00
EC (Employees' Compensation) + ₱10.00
Total Employer Cost ₱14,835.00

Annual Summary

Annual Gross ₱156,000.00
Annual Deductions ₱14,100.00
Annual Net Pay ₱141,900.00
13th Month Pay ₱13,000.00

Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions

How Cagayan Valley 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 Cagayan Valley in 2026?
Under Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-24, effective November 5, 2025, the daily minimum wage in Cagayan Valley is ₱500 for non-agriculture workers, ₱500 for agriculture workers, and ₱500 for retail and service sector workers. The monthly equivalent for non-agriculture is ₱13,000.00 (daily × 26 working days).
What is the net take-home pay at minimum wage in Cagayan Valley?
At the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱13,000.00/month, the estimated net take-home pay is ₱11,825.00 after deducting SSS (₱650.00), PhilHealth (₱325.00), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax (₱0.00).
How does Cagayan Valley minimum wage compare to other regions?
Cagayan Valley ranks #9 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 Cagayan Valley exempt from income tax?
Yes, minimum wage earners in Cagayan Valley are exempt from income tax under the TRAIN Law. However, mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG totaling ₱1,175.00 per month are still deducted.
What is the total employer cost for minimum wage in Cagayan Valley?
For an employee earning the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱13,000.00/month, the total employer cost is ₱14,835.00. This includes employer shares for SSS (₱1,300.00), PhilHealth (₱325.00), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and EC (₱10.00).
Disclaimer: Wage figures reflect Wage Order No. RTWPB 2-24 (effective November 5, 2025); 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.