Region VII - Central Visayas Minimum Wage 2026
Wage Order No. ROVII-26 sets Central Visayas rates across Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor in two geographic classes: Class A (Expanded Metro Cebu) at ₱540/day and Class B (all other cities and municipalities) at ₱500/day. The order prescribes no separate agriculture, retail/service or establishment-size rate, so each class's rate applies to all sectors. The full ₱37–₱47 increase took effect 4 October 2025 in a single tranche 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. ROVII-26, effective October 4, 2025 (Single tranche (full amount effective 4 October 2025)) — Read the official wage order (PDF) →
Rates below are the highest currently in force in Central Visayas. 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 | ₱540 | ₱14,040.00 |
| Agriculture | ₱540 | ₱14,040.00 |
| Retail & Service | ₱540 | ₱14,040.00 |
Full Rate Breakdown Under WO ROVII-26
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.
Class A
Carcar City, Cebu City, Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Naga City (Cebu), Talisay City (Cebu), Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Liloan, Minglanilla, San Fernando (Cebu), Expanded Metro Cebu
| Sector | Applies To | Daily Rate | Monthly (x26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | All establishments ₱501 + ₱39. Single region-wide sector treatment: WO ROVII-26 makes no sectoral or establishment-size distinction (Sec. 4 covers all private-sector minimum wage earners regardless of position, designation or status). | ₱540 | ₱14,040.00 |
| Agriculture | All establishments Same as non-agriculture; Region VII has no separate agricultural rate. | ₱540 | ₱14,040.00 |
| Retail & Service | All establishments Same as non-agriculture; Region VII has no separate retail/service or small-establishment rate. | ₱540 | ₱14,040.00 |
Class B
Bais City, Bayawan City, Bogo City, Canlaon City, Dumaguete City, Guihulngan City, Tagbilaran City, Tanjay City, Toledo City, All other cities and municipalities not covered under Class A
| Sector | Applies To | Daily Rate | Monthly (x26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | All establishments WO ROVII-26 merged the old Class B (₱463 cities, +₱37) and Class C (₱453 municipalities, +₱47) of WO ROVII-25 into a single Class B at ₱500. | ₱500 | ₱13,000.00 |
| Agriculture | All establishments Same as non-agriculture; Region VII has no separate agricultural rate. | ₱500 | ₱13,000.00 |
| Retail & Service | All establishments Same as non-agriculture; Region VII has no separate retail/service or small-establishment rate. | ₱500 | ₱13,000.00 |
Benefits & Deductions Breakdown
Complete monthly deductions for a non-agriculture minimum wage worker earning ₱14,040.00/month in Central Visayas.
Total Employer Cost
What an employer actually pays for a minimum wage worker in Central Visayas:
Annual Summary
Minimum Wage Comparison: All Regions
How Central 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 |