Region IV-B - MIMAROPA Minimum Wage 2026

Wage Order No. RB-MIMAROPA-13 sets a single daily minimum wage of ₱455 for all private-sector workers across Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, including Calapan City and Puerto Princesa City. There are no geographic classes, sector distinctions or establishment-size tiers: the order raised the ₱430 rate for establishments with 10 or more workers by ₱25 and the ₱404 rate for those with fewer than 10 workers by ₱51, collapsing both into one rate. The increase took effect 1 January 2026 in a single tranche and no further adjustment is scheduled. Daily minimum wage rates, monthly equivalents, full benefits breakdown, and net take-home pay.

Rank #15 of 17 regions
Daily Minimum Wage (Non-Agriculture)
₱455/day
₱11,830.00/month (26 working days)

Daily Minimum Wage Rates by Sector

Per Wage Order No. RB-MIMAROPA-13, effective January 1, 2026 (Single tranche (full rate)) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →

Sector Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture ₱455 ₱11,830.00
Agriculture ₱455 ₱11,830.00
Retail & Service ₱455 ₱11,830.00

Full Rate Breakdown Under WO RB-MIMAROPA-13

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 regional rate for all private-sector minimum wage earners regardless of position, designation, status or method of payment (Sec. 4). ₱455 ₱11,830.00
Agriculture All establishments No separate agriculture rate — the order prescribes one uniform rate for all private establishments. ₱455 ₱11,830.00
Retail & Service All establishments No separate retail/service or small-establishment rate. The previous tier for establishments with fewer than 10 workers (₱404) was abolished and merged into the single ₱455 rate. ₱455 ₱11,830.00
Monthly Take-Home Pay at Minimum Wage
₱10,734.25
out of ₱11,830.00 gross (90.7% take-home rate)

Benefits & Deductions Breakdown

Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱11,830.00/month in MIMAROPA.

Gross Monthly Salary ₱11,830.00
SSS Contribution MSC ₱12,000 · 5% employee share - ₱600.00
PhilHealth Contribution 5% of ₱11,830.00 · 50% employee share - ₱295.75
Pag-IBIG Contribution 2.0% of salary (max P5,000 base) - ₱200.00
Taxable Income ₱10,734.25
Withholding Tax 0% (Tax Exempt) Tax Exempt
Net Take-Home Pay ₱10,734.25

Total Employer Cost

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

Employee Salary ₱11,830.00
SSS Employer Share (10%) + ₱1,200.00
PhilHealth Employer Share + ₱295.75
Pag-IBIG Employer Share + ₱200.00
EC (Employees' Compensation) + ₱10.00
Total Employer Cost ₱13,535.75

Annual Summary

Annual Gross ₱141,960.00
Annual Deductions ₱13,149.00
Annual Net Pay ₱128,811.00
13th Month Pay ₱11,830.00

Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions

How MIMAROPA 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 MIMAROPA in 2026?
Under Wage Order No. RB-MIMAROPA-13, effective January 1, 2026, the daily minimum wage in MIMAROPA is ₱455 for non-agriculture workers, ₱455 for agriculture workers, and ₱455 for retail and service sector workers. The monthly equivalent for non-agriculture is ₱11,830.00 (daily × 26 working days).
What is the net take-home pay at minimum wage in MIMAROPA?
At the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱11,830.00/month, the estimated net take-home pay is ₱10,734.25 after deducting SSS (₱600.00), PhilHealth (₱295.75), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax (₱0.00).
How does MIMAROPA minimum wage compare to other regions?
MIMAROPA ranks #15 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 MIMAROPA exempt from income tax?
Yes, minimum wage earners in MIMAROPA are exempt from income tax under the TRAIN Law. However, mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG totaling ₱1,095.75 per month are still deducted.
What is the total employer cost for minimum wage in MIMAROPA?
For an employee earning the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱11,830.00/month, the total employer cost is ₱13,535.75. This includes employer shares for SSS (₱1,200.00), PhilHealth (₱295.75), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and EC (₱10.00).
Disclaimer: Wage figures reflect Wage Order No. RB-MIMAROPA-13 (effective January 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.