What is the minimum wage in Metro Manila in 2026?

The NWPC NCR page lists ₱755 per day for non-agriculture and ₱718 for agriculture, retail/service establishments employing 15 workers or fewer, and manufacturing establishments regularly employing fewer than 10 workers. NCR-28 took effect on September 26, 2026. The ₱755 in the banner is the standard non-agriculture rate, not the rate for every NCR employee.

Is the minimum wage the same in every region?

No. Regional wage boards set different rates. Even within one region, the city or province, sector and establishment size can change the applicable rate. Follow the linked official wage order to identify your exact category.

Does a 2026 table mean every wage order was issued in 2026?

No. A wage order issued in an earlier year can remain in force in 2026. This page separates the currently effective rate from later scheduled increases and states the source date rather than assuming a new rate starts every January.

How do I convert a daily minimum wage into a monthly amount?

For a daily-paid basic-pay illustration, multiply the daily rate by the number of paid days. That is not a universal monthly minimum: monthly-paid employees may have paid rest days and holidays, and the appropriate annual-day factor depends on the arrangement. Ask payroll which factor applies before comparing a monthly salary against a daily rate.

Can my take-home pay be below the daily minimum wage?

The minimum wage is a basic-pay requirement, not a net-pay guarantee. Lawful employee contributions and other authorized deductions can reduce take-home pay. Compare the applicable wage floor against basic pay before deductions, and separately check whether each deduction is lawful.

Does the table cover kasambahay or government employees?

No. Domestic workers are covered by separate regional monthly kasambahay minimum wages. Government employees follow government compensation rules. This table summarizes covered private-sector daily wage categories.

What should I do if my employer pays less than the applicable minimum?

Keep payslips, attendance records, your employment agreement and the relevant wage order. Ask payroll for the category, effective date and any claimed exemption. If the explanation does not resolve the difference, contact the appropriate DOLE regional office or seek assistance through DOLE's Single Entry Approach (SEnA).

SSS / Pag-IBIG

DOLE Minimum Wage Table 2026

Daily private-sector minimum wages across the Philippines—regional rates, agriculture and small-establishment rules, effective dates, and announced increases shown separately.

Updated on Oct 20, 2026 · Rates effective as of Oct 20, 2026

Fact Checked

DOLE minimum wage in the National Capital Region: ₱755 daily non-agriculture rate — NCR’s ₱755 is the non-agriculture daily rate. The ₱718 category applies to agriculture and specified small establishments; regional rates differ.

Quick answer

There is no single national minimum wage. As of Oct 20, 2026, Metro Manila’s daily rate is ₱755 for non-agriculture and ₱718 for agriculture and specified small establishments. Your correct rate depends on workplace location, industry, establishment size and the effective wage-order tranche—not the highest rate in your region.

Daily minimum wage by region

Philippine pesos per normal eight-hour workday · Currently effective rates, Oct 20, 2026

2026 regional daily minimum wages, agriculture and non-agriculture, wage orders and effective dates
Region / coverage	Non-agriculture	Agriculture	Wage order / latest tranche	Category notes
NCR · Metro Manila	₱755	₱718	NCR-28 Sep 26, 2026	₱718 also applies to retail/service with ≤15 workers and manufacturing with <10 workers.
CAR · Cordillera	₱505	₱505	CAR-24 Dec 30, 2025	Uniform daily rate for covered sectors.
I · Ilocos	₱480–505	₱480	RB 1-24 Nov 19, 2025	Non-agriculture: ₱505 for ≥10 workers; ₱480 for <10 workers.
II · Cagayan Valley	₱500	₱500	RTWPB 2-24 Nov 5, 2025	Uniform daily rate for covered sectors.
III · Central Luzon	₱560–600	₱545–570	RBIII-26 Apr 16, 2026	Aurora: ₱560 / ₱545; other provinces: ₱600 / ₱570. Retail/service: ₱515 in Aurora, ₱590 elsewhere.
IV-A · CALABARZON	₱525–600	₱508–525	IVA-22 Apr 1, 2026	Varies by locality and category. Small retail/service with ≤10 workers: ₱508. New order starts Oct 26; see below.
IV-B · MIMAROPA	₱455	₱455	RB-MIMAROPA-13 Jan 1, 2026	Uniform daily rate for covered sectors.
V · Bicol	₱455	₱455	RBV-23 Apr 8, 2026	First tranche; ₱480 begins Dec 1, 2026.
VI · Western Visayas	₱525–550	₱520	RBVI-29 Nov 19, 2025	₱550 for >10 workers; ₱525 for ≤10. Negros Occidental coverage shown separately below.
VII · Central Visayas	₱542–582	₱542–582	ROVII-27 Oct 14, 2026	Class A (Expanded Metro Cebu): ₱582; Class B: ₱542. Negros Oriental/Siquijor shown below.
VIII · Eastern Visayas	₱470	₱440	RB VIII-25 Jun 1, 2026	₱440 also covers retail/service with 1–10 workers and cottage/handicraft establishments.
IX · Zamboanga Peninsula	₱464	₱451	RIX-24 Jun 1, 2026	Retail/service: ₱464 with ≥10 workers; ₱451 with 1–9 workers.
X · Northern Mindanao	₱485–500	₱485–500	RX-24 May 1, 2026	Category I areas: ₱500; Category II: ₱485, including retail/service with ≤10 workers.
XI · Davao	₱540	₱525	RB XI-24 Sep 1, 2026	Second tranche now effective.
XII · SOCCSKSARGEN	₱460	₱443	RB XII-25 Dec 15, 2025	Non-agriculture rate includes retail/service.
XIII · Caraga	₱475	₱475	RXIII-20 May 1, 2026	Second tranche; uniform covered-sector rate.
NIR · Negros Occidental & Bacolod	₱525–550	₱520	RBVI-29 coverage Nov 19, 2025	Inherited Western Visayas coverage: ₱550 for >10 workers; ₱525 for ≤10.
NIR · Negros Oriental & Siquijor	₱542	₱542	ROVII-27 · Class B Oct 14, 2026	Inherited Central Visayas Class B coverage; not the ₱582 Metro Cebu rate.
BARMM	₱411–436	₱401–411	BARMM-05 Aug 6, 2026	Cotabato, Lamitan and Marawi cities: ₱436 / ₱411; other covered areas: ₱411 / ₱401. See order for coverage.

Agriculture figures exclude separately listed retail/service rates. A range represents covered categories, not an employer’s choice. NIR is split by inherited wage-order coverage. Dates show the latest implemented tranche, which may be later than the original order’s effectivity.

Announced increases—not yet effective on Oct 20

IV-A · CALABARZON · Oct 26, 2026

Non-agriculture: ₱550–645; agriculture and small retail/service: ₱550. Non-agriculture: ₱645 in EMA/component cities and Rosario, Cavite; ₱590 in other first-class municipalities; ₱550 in second- to fifth-class municipalities.

IVA (CALABARZON)-23 · Official source

V · Bicol · Dec 1, 2026

₱480 for all covered sectors. Additional ₱25 per day; not the current October rate.

RBV-23 · second tranche · Official source

BARMM · Dec 1, 2026

Non-agriculture: ₱436–461; agriculture: ₱426–436. Additional ₱25 per day; locality categories still apply.

BARMM-05 · second tranche · Official source

NCR legal-status note: NWPC still displays NCR-27’s Jan 20, 2027 tranche of ₱780 / ₱743 with a continuing-litigation warning. Its current operative table cites NCR-28 at ₱755 / ₱718. We do not treat that disputed future tranche as guaranteed; check the NCR source before relying on it.

A basic-pay illustration

For an NCR non-agriculture employee paid for 26 days: ₱755 × 26 = ₱19,630 basic pay. This is an illustration, not a universal monthly minimum or take-home salary. Paid holidays, rest days, premiums and deductions must be assessed separately.

From gross pay to take-home pay

Once you know your gross monthly pay, compare employee contributions using our SSS table, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG references. The take-home pay calculator is an estimate; minimum-wage-earner tax exemptions need to be checked separately rather than assumed from a monthly amount.

Official sources and verification

Reviewed Oct 20, 2026 against the NWPC national summary dated Oct 6, 2026, its wage-order matrix dated Oct 10, 2026, and regional wage pages. Central Visayas’ Oct 14 increase is included; CALABARZON’s Oct 26 increase is kept separate. Each regional row links to its official coverage details.

How to find the minimum wage that applies to you

There is no single minimum wage for the whole Philippines. Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards set private-sector rates by workplace location, industry and, in some cases, establishment size. Start with the region where you work, then check the sector and locality in the linked wage order—not just the highest number in the regional range.

These are daily basic wage rates for a normal eight-hour workday, not take-home pay and not a universal monthly salary. A range represents different covered categories; it is not a range an employer can freely choose from. Agriculture, small retail/service businesses and certain small manufacturers may have different rates.

The effective date matters. Some orders introduce increases in two or more tranches. An announced future increase is not the rate payable today. For a payslip dispute, use the wage order and tranche in force on the dates you actually worked.

Minimum wage is a basic-pay floor. Overtime, night differential, rest-day premiums and holiday pay are separate entitlements where applicable. SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG deductions can still reduce the amount received. Domestic workers have separate monthly kasambahay wage orders; government employees and self-employed freelancers are not covered by this private-sector daily table.

Check the establishment-size thresholds carefully: a rule for 15 workers or fewer is not the same as one for fewer than 10 workers.
For a daily-paid employee, daily rate × paid days is only a basic-pay illustration. Monthly-paid workers may use a different annual-day factor depending on paid rest days and holidays.
Minimum wage earners have specific income-tax exemptions under the tax rules. Do not assume every employee at a low monthly salary, or every additional payment, has the same tax treatment.
Wage-order exemptions are not automatic. Check whether the employer actually qualifies and has the required approval or legal basis.