Quick answer: The Philippines has no single national minimum wage — each region sets its own through a wage board. As of mid-2026 the highest is the National Capital Region (Metro Manila) at ₱695 per day for non-agriculture workers; other regions range from about ₱411 to ₱600 per day. Convert a daily wage to overtime pay →
Daily minimum wage by region (non-agriculture, 2026)
| Region | Daily minimum wage |
|---|---|
| NCR – Metro Manila | ₱695 |
| Region III – Central Luzon | ₱600 |
| CAR – Cordillera | ₱505 |
| Region VI – Western Visayas | ₱513 |
| Region VII – Central Visayas | ₱540 |
| Region IV-A – CALABARZON | ₱560 |
| Region II – Cagayan Valley | ₱480 |
| Region XIII – Caraga | ₱475 |
| Region VIII – Eastern Visayas | ₱470 |
| Region I – Ilocos | ₱468 |
| Region IV-B – MIMAROPA | ₱455 |
| Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN | ₱430 |
| Region V – Bicol | ₱415 |
| Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula | ₱411 |
| Region X – Northern Mindanao | ₱500 |
| Region XI – Davao | ₱481 |
| BARMM – Bangsamoro | ₱411 |
Rates are for non-agriculture workers in the largest establishments, as of June 2026. Service/retail and small firms (typically 15 or fewer workers) and agriculture are usually ₱30–₱50 lower. Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC). Wage orders change through the year — always confirm the current rate for your area on the NWPC website.
Who sets the minimum wage
Minimum wages are regional, not national. Each region has a Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) — made up of government, employer and worker representatives — under the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC). When a board approves an increase, it issues a wage order, which sometimes rolls out in two or more tranches over several months.
Why rates differ
Three things move the number:
- Region — the cost of living in Metro Manila is far higher than in most provinces, so NCR leads.
- Industry — non-agriculture rates are typically the highest; agriculture is lower.
- Establishment size — small retail and service businesses (often 15 or fewer workers) usually have a lower rate.
From daily wage to monthly pay
Minimum-wage earners are paid by the day. To estimate monthly pay, multiply the daily rate by the number of paid days in your arrangement. Minimum-wage earners are also exempt from income tax on their statutory minimum wage, including the related holiday, overtime, night-shift and hazard pay. To see how a daily rate becomes overtime or holiday pay, use the Overtime Pay Calculator.
Related guides
- Minimum wage in NCR (Metro Manila) →
- Overtime pay rate in the Philippines →
- Holiday pay computation →
Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) regional wage orders, as of June 2026. Minimum wage rates change through wage orders, sometimes in tranches — this is an estimate only; confirm the current rate for your region and industry with the NWPC or DOLE.