Region IV-A - CALABARZON Minimum Wage 2026

Wage Order No. IVA-22 sets daily minimum wages across CALABARZON's five provinces (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) using six area groupings, from the Extended Metropolitan Area and component cities down to second-to-fifth class municipalities. Non-agriculture rates run ₱525–₱600/day, agriculture ₱508–₱525, and retail/service establishments employing not more than 10 workers pay a uniform ₱508 region-wide. The order was implemented in two tranches and the second and final tranche took effect 1 April 2026, so all rates are fully in force. Daily minimum wage rates, monthly equivalents, full benefits breakdown, and net take-home pay.

Rank #3 of 17 regions
Daily Minimum Wage (Non-Agriculture)
₱600/day
₱15,600.00/month (26 working days)

Daily Minimum Wage Rates by Sector

Per Wage Order No. IVA-22, effective April 1, 2026 (2nd tranche (final)) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →

Rates below are the highest currently in force in CALABARZON. 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 ₱600 ₱15,600.00
Agriculture ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Retail & Service ₱508 ₱13,208.00

Full Rate Breakdown Under WO IVA-22

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.

Extended Metropolitan Area

Cavite: City of Bacoor, Cavite: City of Dasmariñas, Cavite: City of Imus, Laguna: City of Biñan, Laguna: City of San Pedro, Laguna: Laguna Techno Park, Rizal: Cainta, Rizal: City of Antipolo, Rizal: Taytay

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments Single increase of +₱40 from ₱560, effective 5 Oct 2025; no second tranche for this class. ₱600 ₱15,600.00
Agriculture All establishments Single increase of +₱25 from ₱500, effective 5 Oct 2025; no second tranche for this class. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Retail/service establishments regularly employing not more than 10 workers; region-wide rate (₱485 from 5 Oct 2025, ₱508 from 1 Apr 2026). ₱508 ₱13,208.00

Component Cities

Cavite: Cavite City, Cavite: City of Carmona, Cavite: City of General Trias, Cavite: Tagaytay City, Cavite: Trece Martires City, Laguna: City of Cabuyao, Laguna: City of Calamba, Laguna: City of Santa Rosa, Laguna: San Pablo City, Batangas: Batangas City, Batangas: City of Calaca, Batangas: City of Tanauan, Batangas: City of Santo Tomas, Batangas: LIMA Technology Center, Batangas: Lipa City, Quezon: City of Tayabas, Quezon: Lucena City

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments Single increase of +₱60 from ₱540, effective 5 Oct 2025; no second tranche for this class. ₱600 ₱15,600.00
Agriculture All establishments Single increase of +₱25 from ₱500, effective 5 Oct 2025. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Region-wide retail/service rate for establishments with not more than 10 workers. ₱508 ₱13,208.00

First Class Municipality of Rosario, Cavite

Cavite: Rosario

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments Sec. 1.A.3.c grants Rosario, Cavite a ₱60 increase (₱540 → ₱600) instead of the ₱30 given to other first-class municipalities. Do not confuse with Rosario, BATANGAS, which is an ordinary first-class municipality at ₱550. ₱600 ₱15,600.00
Agriculture All establishments +₱25 from ₱500, effective 5 Oct 2025. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Region-wide retail/service rate for establishments with not more than 10 workers. ₱508 ₱13,208.00

First Class Municipalities (other than Rosario, Cavite)

Cavite: Alfonso, Cavite: Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite: Indang, Cavite: Kawit, Cavite: Naic, Cavite: Silang, Cavite: Tanza, Laguna: Los Baños, Laguna: Sta. Cruz, Batangas: Balayan, Batangas: Bauan, Batangas: Lemery, Batangas: Mabini, Batangas: Nasugbu, Batangas: Rosario, Batangas: San Jose, Batangas: San Juan, Batangas: San Pascual, Rizal: Angono, Rizal: Binangonan, Rizal: Pililla, Rizal: Rodriguez, Rizal: San Mateo, Rizal: Tanay, Quezon: Atimonan, Quezon: Calauag, Quezon: Candelaria, Quezon: Catanauan, Quezon: General Nakar, Quezon: Gumaca, Quezon: Infanta, Quezon: Lopez, Quezon: Mauban, Quezon: Mulanay, Quezon: Pagbilao, Quezon: Real, Quezon: Sariaya, Quezon: Tagkawayan, Quezon: Tiaong

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments Single increase of +₱30 from ₱520, effective 5 Oct 2025; no second tranche for this class. ₱550 ₱14,300.00
Agriculture All establishments +₱25 from ₱500, effective 5 Oct 2025. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Region-wide retail/service rate for establishments with not more than 10 workers. ₱508 ₱13,208.00

Reclassified First-Class Municipalities (per DOF DO No. 074-2024)

Cavite: Noveleta, Laguna: Alaminos, Laguna: Bay, Laguna: Calauan, Laguna: Nagcarlan, Laguna: Pila, Laguna: Siniloan, Batangas: Calatagan, Batangas: Ibaan, Batangas: Lian, Batangas: Lobo, Batangas: Malvar, Batangas: Padre Garcia, Batangas: Taal, Batangas: Talisay, Batangas: Taysan, Rizal: Baras, Rizal: Morong, Rizal: Teresa, Quezon: Guinayangan, Quezon: Lucban, Quezon: Polillo, Quezon: San Francisco, Quezon: San Narciso

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments Two tranches: ₱450 → ₱510 on 5 Oct 2025 (+₱60), then → ₱550 on 1 Apr 2026 (+₱40). ₱550 ₱14,300.00
Agriculture All establishments Two tranches: ₱425 → ₱485 on 5 Oct 2025 (+₱60), then → ₱525 on 1 Apr 2026 (+₱40). ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Region-wide retail/service rate for establishments with not more than 10 workers. ₱508 ₱13,208.00

Second to Fifth Class Municipalities

Cavite: Amadeo, Cavite: Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite: Magallanes, Cavite: Maragondon, Cavite: Mendez, Cavite: Ternate, Laguna: Cavinti, Laguna: Famy, Laguna: Kalayaan, Laguna: Liliw, Laguna: Luisiana, Laguna: Lumban, Laguna: Mabitac, Laguna: Magdalena, Laguna: Majayjay, Laguna: Paete, Laguna: Pagsanjan, Laguna: Pakil, Laguna: Pangil, Laguna: Rizal, Laguna: Santa Maria, Laguna: Victoria, Batangas: Agoncillo, Batangas: Alitagtag, Batangas: Balete, Batangas: Cuenca, Batangas: Laurel, Batangas: Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas: San Luis, Batangas: San Nicolas, Batangas: Santa Teresita, Batangas: Tingloy, Batangas: Tuy, Rizal: Cardona, Rizal: Jala-Jala, Quezon: Agdangan, Quezon: Alabat, Quezon: Buenavista, Quezon: Burdeos, Quezon: Dolores, Quezon: General Luna, Quezon: Jomalig, Quezon: Macalelon, Quezon: Padre Burgos, Quezon: Panukulan, Quezon: Patnanungan, Quezon: Perez, Quezon: Plaridel, Quezon: Pitogo, Quezon: Quezon, Quezon: Sampaloc, Quezon: San Andres, Quezon: San Antonio, Quezon: Unisan

Sector Applies To Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture All establishments Two tranches: ₱450 → ₱510 on 5 Oct 2025 (+₱60), then → ₱525 on 1 Apr 2026 (+₱15). Lowest non-agriculture rate in the region. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Agriculture All establishments Two tranches: ₱425 → ₱485 on 5 Oct 2025 (+₱60), then → ₱508 on 1 Apr 2026 (+₱23). Lowest agriculture rate in the region. ₱508 ₱13,208.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Region-wide retail/service rate for establishments with not more than 10 workers. ₱508 ₱13,208.00
Monthly Take-Home Pay at Minimum Wage
₱14,235.00
out of ₱15,600.00 gross (91.3% take-home rate)

Benefits & Deductions Breakdown

Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱15,600.00/month in CALABARZON.

Gross Monthly Salary ₱15,600.00
SSS Contribution MSC ₱15,500 · 5% employee share - ₱775.00
PhilHealth Contribution 5% of ₱15,600.00 · 50% employee share - ₱390.00
Pag-IBIG Contribution 2.0% of salary (max P5,000 base) - ₱200.00
Taxable Income ₱14,235.00
Withholding Tax 0% (Tax Exempt) Tax Exempt
Net Take-Home Pay ₱14,235.00

Total Employer Cost

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

Employee Salary ₱15,600.00
SSS Employer Share (10%) + ₱1,550.00
PhilHealth Employer Share + ₱390.00
Pag-IBIG Employer Share + ₱200.00
EC (Employees' Compensation) + ₱30.00
Total Employer Cost ₱17,770.00

Annual Summary

Annual Gross ₱187,200.00
Annual Deductions ₱16,380.00
Annual Net Pay ₱170,820.00
13th Month Pay ₱15,600.00

Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions

How CALABARZON 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 CALABARZON in 2026?
Under Wage Order No. IVA-22, effective April 1, 2026, the daily minimum wage in CALABARZON is ₱600 for non-agriculture workers, ₱525 for agriculture workers, and ₱508 for retail and service sector workers. The monthly equivalent for non-agriculture is ₱15,600.00 (daily × 26 working days). These are the highest rates in the region — lower rates apply in some wage zones, with non-agriculture starting at ₱525/day.
What is the net take-home pay at minimum wage in CALABARZON?
At the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱15,600.00/month, the estimated net take-home pay is ₱14,235.00 after deducting SSS (₱775.00), PhilHealth (₱390.00), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax (₱0.00).
How does CALABARZON minimum wage compare to other regions?
CALABARZON ranks #3 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 CALABARZON exempt from income tax?
Yes, minimum wage earners in CALABARZON are exempt from income tax under the TRAIN Law. However, mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG totaling ₱1,365.00 per month are still deducted.
What is the total employer cost for minimum wage in CALABARZON?
For an employee earning the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱15,600.00/month, the total employer cost is ₱17,770.00. This includes employer shares for SSS (₱1,550.00), PhilHealth (₱390.00), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and EC (₱30.00).
Disclaimer: Wage figures reflect Wage Order No. IVA-22 (effective April 1, 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.