Region VI - Western Visayas Minimum Wage 2026

Wage Order No. RBVI-29 covers Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental, including the highly urbanised cities of Iloilo and Bacolod, in one region-wide rate class with no geographic sub-zones. Rates differ only by sector and establishment size: ₱550/day for non-agriculture, industrial and commercial establishments employing more than 10 workers, ₱525/day for those employing 10 workers or less, and ₱520/day for agriculture. The increase took effect 19 November 2025 in one full tranche, so these remain the rates in force and no further tranche is scheduled. Daily minimum wage rates, monthly equivalents, full benefits breakdown, and net take-home pay.

Rank #4 of 17 regions
Daily Minimum Wage (Non-Agriculture)
₱550/day
₱14,300.00/month (26 working days)

Daily Minimum Wage Rates by Sector

Per Wage Order No. RBVI-29, effective November 19, 2025 (Single full tranche — no staggered implementation) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →

Rates below are the highest currently in force in Western Visayas. Smaller establishments may qualify for a lower rate — see the full breakdown below.

Sector Daily Rate Monthly (x26)
Non-Agriculture ₱550 ₱14,300.00
Agriculture ₱520 ₱13,520.00
Retail & Service ₱550 ₱14,300.00

Full Rate Breakdown Under WO RBVI-29

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 11 workers or more Non-Agriculture / Industrial / Commercial establishments employing more than ten (10) workers. Increase of ₱37.00 from ₱513.00 under WO RBVI-28. ₱550 ₱14,300.00
Non-Agriculture 10 workers or fewer Non-Agriculture / Industrial / Commercial establishments employing ten (10) workers or less. Increase of ₱40.00 from ₱485.00. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Agriculture All establishments Agriculture — single rate, no plantation / non-plantation distinction. Increase of ₱40.00 from ₱480.00. ₱520 ₱13,520.00
Retail & Service 11 workers or more No separate retail/service classification in WO RBVI-29. Retail and service establishments fall under Non-Agriculture/Industrial/Commercial; those with more than 10 workers pay ₱550.00. ₱550 ₱14,300.00
Retail & Service 10 workers or fewer Retail and service establishments employing 10 workers or less pay the ₱525.00 small-establishment non-agriculture rate. ₱525 ₱13,650.00
Monthly Take-Home Pay at Minimum Wage
₱13,017.50
out of ₱14,300.00 gross (91.0% take-home rate)

Benefits & Deductions Breakdown

Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱14,300.00/month in Western Visayas.

Gross Monthly Salary ₱14,300.00
SSS Contribution MSC ₱14,500 · 5% employee share - ₱725.00
PhilHealth Contribution 5% of ₱14,300.00 · 50% employee share - ₱357.50
Pag-IBIG Contribution 2.0% of salary (max P5,000 base) - ₱200.00
Taxable Income ₱13,017.50
Withholding Tax 0% (Tax Exempt) Tax Exempt
Net Take-Home Pay ₱13,017.50

Total Employer Cost

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

Employee Salary ₱14,300.00
SSS Employer Share (10%) + ₱1,450.00
PhilHealth Employer Share + ₱357.50
Pag-IBIG Employer Share + ₱200.00
EC (Employees' Compensation) + ₱10.00
Total Employer Cost ₱16,317.50

Annual Summary

Annual Gross ₱171,600.00
Annual Deductions ₱15,390.00
Annual Net Pay ₱156,210.00
13th Month Pay ₱14,300.00

Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions

How Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas in 2026?
Under Wage Order No. RBVI-29, effective November 19, 2025, the daily minimum wage in Western Visayas is ₱550 for non-agriculture workers, ₱520 for agriculture workers, and ₱550 for retail and service sector workers. The monthly equivalent for non-agriculture is ₱14,300.00 (daily × 26 working days). These are the highest rates in the region — smaller establishments may qualify for a lower rate, with non-agriculture starting at ₱525/day.
What is the net take-home pay at minimum wage in Western Visayas?
At the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱14,300.00/month, the estimated net take-home pay is ₱13,017.50 after deducting SSS (₱725.00), PhilHealth (₱357.50), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax (₱0.00).
How does Western Visayas minimum wage compare to other regions?
Western Visayas ranks #4 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 Western Visayas exempt from income tax?
Yes, minimum wage earners in Western Visayas are exempt from income tax under the TRAIN Law. However, mandatory contributions to SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG totaling ₱1,282.50 per month are still deducted.
What is the total employer cost for minimum wage in Western Visayas?
For an employee earning the non-agriculture minimum wage of ₱14,300.00/month, the total employer cost is ₱16,317.50. This includes employer shares for SSS (₱1,450.00), PhilHealth (₱357.50), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and EC (₱10.00).
Disclaimer: Wage figures reflect Wage Order No. RBVI-29 (effective November 19, 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.