Philippine Minimum Wage by Region 2025
Complete guide to regional minimum wage rates set by DOLE Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs). Stay compliant with local wage orders across all 17 Philippine regions.
Highest: NCR
₱695/day
Metro Manila leads with the highest daily minimum wage for non-agricultural workers
17 Regional Boards
₱316-695
Each RTWPB sets rates based on local cost of living and economic conditions
2025 Updates
6 Regions
NCR, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Western Visayas, Davao, and SOCCSKSARGEN increased wages in 2025
Minimum Wage Rates by Region
The following table shows non-agricultural daily minimum wage rates for private sector employees. Rates may vary by municipality classification, establishment size, and sector (agriculture vs. non-agriculture).
| Region | Full Name | Daily Minimum Wage | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR | National Capital Region (Metro Manila) | ₱695 | July 18, 2025 Highest minimum wage in the Philippines |
| CAR | Cordillera Administrative Region | ₱470 | 2024 |
| Region I | Ilocos Region | ₱435-468 | November 7, 2024 |
| Region II | Cagayan Valley | ₱450-480 | 2024 |
| Region III | Central Luzon | ₱475-570 | October 30, 2025 Second tranche scheduled for April 16, 2026 |
| Region IV-A | CALABARZON | ₱510-600 | October 5, 2025 Component cities and extended metro area reach ₱600 |
| Region IV-B | MIMAROPA | ₱404-430 | 2024 |
| Region V | Bicol Region | ₱410-450 | 2024 |
| Region VI | Western Visayas | ₱550 | November 19, 2025 Non-agriculture: ₱550, Agriculture: ₱520-525 |
| Region VII | Central Visayas (Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental) | ₱453-501 | 2024 |
| Region VIII | Eastern Visayas | ₱405-435 | 2024 |
| Region IX | Zamboanga Peninsula | ₱401-414 | Under review Wage consultations in progress as of December 2025 |
| Region X | Northern Mindanao | ₱461 | January 12, 2025 |
| Region XI | Davao Region | ₱510 | March 7, 2025 |
| Region XII | SOCCSKSARGEN | ₱460 | November 2, 2025 |
| BARMM | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | ₱316-361 | 2024 Lowest minimum wage range in the Philippines |
Note: Wage ranges indicate variations by municipality classification (highly urbanized cities vs. municipalities), establishment size, and sector (agriculture vs. non-agriculture). Always consult the specific DOLE Regional Wage Order applicable to your location and industry.
Understanding Regional Wage Variations
Why Do Regions Have Different Minimum Wages?
The Philippines does not have a single national minimum wage. Instead, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) set minimum wage rates for each of the 17 regions based on:
- Local cost of living and inflation rates
- Regional economic conditions and productivity levels
- Ability of businesses in the region to pay
- Balancing worker welfare with business sustainability
Key Regional Considerations for Employers
- NCR (Metro Manila): Highest wages reflect the capital's high cost of living. Businesses benefit from access to largest talent pool and infrastructure.
- CALABARZON (Region IV-A): Growing industrial hub with competitive wages. Popular for manufacturing and BPO operations near Metro Manila.
- Central Visayas (Region VII - Cebu): Major business center outside Manila with balanced wages and skilled workforce. IT-BPM capital of the Visayas.
- Davao Region (Region XI): Fastest-growing economy in Mindanao with increasing wages. Hub for agribusiness and emerging tech sector.
- BARMM: Lowest wages reflect developing economy. Government actively working on economic development programs.
Compliance Requirements
As an employer operating in the Philippines, you must:
- Pay at least the minimum wage rate for the region where your employee works
- Monitor DOLE announcements for wage order updates (typically annual or bi-annual)
- Adjust payroll within the implementation period specified in the wage order
- Comply with both regional minimum wage and other statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th-month pay)
- Keep records of wage payments for labor inspection purposes
⚖️ Legal Tip: Multi-Location Businesses
If your business operates in multiple regions (e.g., Manila head office with Cebu branch), you must pay employees according to the minimum wage rate of the region where they physically work, not where the company is registered.
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Last Updated: December 10, 2025 | Data sourced from DOLE Regional Wage Orders and National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) | Review frequency: Quarterly or upon new wage order announcements