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.
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 |
Benefits & Deductions Breakdown
Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱14,300.00/month in Western Visayas.
Total Employer Cost
What an employer actually pays for a minimum wage worker in Western Visayas:
Annual Summary
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 |