Minimum Wage NCR/Metro Manila

For workers and business owners in the National Capital Region (NCR), keeping up with wage orders is essential for maintaining fair compensation and compliance with labor laws. Recent updates have adjusted the minimum wage for both private sector employees and domestic workers in Metro Manila.

Here is a breakdown of the latest wage orders affecting the region.

1. Private Sector Workers: Wage Order No. NCR-26

Effective July 18, 2025, Wage Order No. NCR-26 implemented a ₱50 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the region.

New Daily Minimum Wage Rates:

• Non-Agriculture Sector: ₱695.00
• Agriculture Sector: ₱658.00
• Service/Retail Establishments (15 workers or less): ₱658.00
• Manufacturing Establishments (regularly employing less than 10 workers): ₱658.00

This adjustment follows the previous Wage Order No. NCR-25 (June 2024), which had set the non-agriculture rate at ₱645.

2. Domestic Workers (Kasambahay): Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06

Significant changes have also been announced for domestic workers in the region. Effective February 7, 2026, Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06 grants a monthly increase of ₱800.

New Monthly Minimum Wage Rate:

• Domestic Workers: ₱7,800.00

This follows a previous increase earlier in 2025 (Wage Order No. NCR-DW-05), which had raised the rate to ₱7,000 effective January 4, 2025.

Areas Covered

These wage orders apply to all cities and the municipality within the National Capital Region, including:

• Cities: Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela.
• Municipality: Pateros.

Why the Increase?

The minimum wage serves as a vital tool to address income inequality and help workers cope with the cost of living.

By setting a wage floor, the government aims to ensure workers can meet their basic needs and support their families, while also stimulating domestic consumption. The continuous review of these rates is intended to balance the needs of workers with the sustainability of businesses in the region.

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