The minimum wage in the Philippines is an important topic that affects millions of workers in the country. Prices of necessities, especially food, have increased during the pandemic. Many people have been struggling to budget their salaries to keep them going. It’s not easy, since most Filipinos are earning below the minimum.
In this article, we will discuss the minimum wage, how it is determined, and the current state of the minimum wage in the Philippines. If you are interested in the daily minimum wage in the Philippines in 2025, you can refer to the table below.
What is the minimum wage?
Minimum wage rates in the Philippines refer to the minimum amount of remuneration that employers are required to pay wage earners for the work performed during a given period.
These rates are set at a regional level by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. The determination of minimum wage rates takes into account factors such as poverty threshold, prevailing wage rates as determined by the Labor Force Survey, and socio-economic considerations.
The minimum wage applies to all workers, including full-time, part-time, and contractual workers.
What is the Minimum Wage in 2025 in the Philippines?
The table below shows the daily minimum wage per region in the Philippines for the private sector. (As of January 2025) Regional minimum wage rates are the lowest rates an employer can pay his workers.
Click the Underlined Region to see more details:
| Region | Wage Increase | Effectivity Date | New Minimum Wage Range |
| NCR | P50 | July 18, 2025 | P658-P695 |
| CAR | P40 | December 24, 2024 | P470 |
| Region I | ₱37 – ₱45 | November 19, 2025 | ₱480.00 – ₱505.00 |
| Region 2 | ₱20 – ₱40 | 05 November 2025 | ₱500 |
| Region 3 | P50-P60 | October 30, 2025 | ₱475.00 – ₱570.00 ₱515.00 – ₱600.00 (in tranches) |
| Region 4A | P21 to P75 | 30 September 2024 | P425-P560 (in tranches) |
| Region 4B | P35 | December 23, 2024 | P404-P430 |
| Region 5 | P40 | April 05, 2025 | P435 (in tranches) |
| Region 6 | P37-40 | 19 November 2025 | ₱520.00 – ₱550.00 |
| Region 7 | P33-P43 | October 2, 2024 | P453-P501 |
| Region 8 | P30 | December 2, 2024 | P405-P435 (in tranches) |
| Region 9 | P33 | December 12, 2024 | P401-P414 |
| Region 10 | P23-P35 | January 12, 2025 | P446-P461 |
| Region 11 | P29 | March 07, 2025 | P505-P510 |
| Region 12 | P27-P48 | October 17, 2024 | P410-P430 |
| Region 13 | P50 | January 02, 2025 | P435 (in tranches) |
| BARMM | P20 | February 28, 2024 | P316.00 – ₱361.00 |
Minimum Wage 2023
You can compare the difference in the Minimum Wage from the year 2021. Refer to the table below.
Previous Minimum Wage Philippines 2021
| Region | Non- Agriculture | Agriculture (Plantation) | Agriculture (Non-Plantation) | Date of Effectivity |
| NCR | 500-537 | 500 | 500 | November 22, 2018 |
| CAR | 340-350 | 340-350 | 340-350 | November 18, 2019 |
| Region 1 | 282-340 | 295 | 282 | April 30, 2019 |
| Region 2 | 370 | 345 | 345 | March 16, 2020 |
| Region 3 | 369-420 | 354-390 | 342-374 | January 1, 2020 |
| Region 4A | 317-400 | 303-372 | 303-372 | April 28, 2018 |
| Region 4B | 294-320 | 294-320 | 294-320 | November 27, 2018 |
| Region 5 | 310 | 310 | 310 | September 21, 2018 |
| Region 6 | 310-395 | 315 | 315 | November 26, 2019 |
| Region 7 | 356-404 | 351-394 | 351-394 | January 5, 2020 |
| Region 8 | 325 | 295 | 295 | August 18, 2019 |
| Region 9 | 316 | 303 | 303 | July 30, 2018 |
| Region 10 | 343-365 | 331-353 | 331-353 | November 1, 2018 |
| Region 11 | 396 | 391 | 391 | August 16, 2018 |
| Region 12 | 336 | 315 | 315 | February 2, 2020 |
| CARAGA | 320 | 320 | 320 | May 1, 2019 |
| BARMM | 300-325 | 290-300 | 290-300 | January 1, 2020 |
Are minimum wage earners exempt from payment of income tax?
YES. They shall be exempt from payment of income tax on their basic minimum wage, including holiday, overtime, night shift differential, and hazard pay.
Why does the Minimum Wage for Different Regions Vary?
Have you thought about why there are different minimum wages in different parts of the country? Why not make it equal so everyone will get the same amount of salary?
According to the National Wages and Productivity Commission, the minimum wage varies per region because there is different economic conditions depending on the location of the country. Moreover, the minimum wage depends on the cost of living of the workers based on RA 6727 or the Wage Rationalization Act.
Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission/ PIA
Conclusion
The minimum wage in the Philippines plays a critical role in ensuring that workers receive fair compensation for their labor. While there are concerns about its adequacy and impact on the economy, policymakers must carefully consider various factors when setting the minimum wage, including the needs of workers and the country’s economic conditions.
Ultimately, the goal should be to balance ensuring that workers are paid a fair wage and creating an environment that fosters economic growth and job creation.
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