New wage order announced October 10, 2026: NWPC lists Wage Order No. IVA-23, effective October 26, 2026, with new daily private-sector rates of ₱550–₱645. These rates are not yet in effect as of October 10. Until October 25, the existing rates under IVA-22 apply (₱508–₱600, depending on location and sector). A separate domestic-worker order lists a ₱7,500 monthly minimum wage effective October 26. Consult the official NWPC wage matrix for detailed classifications and all-region minimum wages.
2026 update: The current daily minimum wage in CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ranges from ₱508 to ₱600, depending on the worker’s sector and the location/classification of the establishment. The current rates are under Wage Order No. IVA-22, which took effect on October 5, 2025, with the second tranche taking effect on April 1, 2026.
CALABARZON covers Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. This page includes the current 2026 rates, the latest wage-order status, the domestic-worker minimum wage, and previous 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022 wage information for reference.
Approved October 26, 2026 rates under IVA-23
NWPC confirms the new daily minimum wage will range from ₱550 to ₱645. For non-agriculture, the extended metropolitan area rate becomes ₱645; component cities and first-class municipalities generally become ₱590, with a special ₱645 rate for Rosario, Cavite; second- to fifth-class municipalities become ₱550. Agriculture becomes ₱550 and qualifying retail/service establishments employing no more than 10 workers become ₱550. These rates are not effective until October 26. Official NWPC CALABARZON wage matrix.
CALABARZON Minimum Wage 2026
As of October 11, 2026, Wage Order No. IVA-22 still determines rates payable until October 25, while Wage Order No. IVA (CALABARZON)-23 has already been published and will take effect October 26, 2026. Its second tranche was implemented on April 1, 2026.
| Classification | Non-Agriculture | Agriculture | Retail/Service (10 workers or fewer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Metropolitan Area | ₱600 | ₱525 | ₱508 |
| Component Cities | ₱600 | ₱525 | ₱508 |
| 1st Class Municipalities | ₱550* | ₱525 | ₱508 |
| Reclassified 1st Class Municipalities | ₱550 | ₱525 | ₱508 |
| 2nd to 5th Class Municipalities | ₱525 | ₱525 | ₱508 |
Important: The exact rate depends on the establishment’s location, classification and sector. For payroll or compliance decisions, verify the establishment’s classification using the official RTWPB IV-A/NWPC wage schedule.
Minimum Wage in Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon
There is no single province-wide rate for Laguna or the other CALABARZON provinces. The wage order classifies areas and establishments, so two workers in the same province can be covered by different minimum wage rates. The current Wage Order No. IVA-22 covers all five provinces: Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon and Rizal.
For example, workers searching for the Laguna minimum wage 2026 should determine whether their establishment is in an Extended Metropolitan Area, component city, first-class municipality, reclassified first-class municipality, or another covered municipality, and whether they work in non-agriculture, agriculture, or a qualifying small retail/service establishment.
Wage Order No. IVA-22
Wage Order No. IVA-22 was issued on September 3, 2025 and took effect on October 5, 2025. The order provided increases in stages for some classifications. After full implementation, the non-agriculture minimum is generally ₱525 to ₱600 per day, agriculture is ₱525 per day under the current table, and qualifying retail/service establishments employing not more than 10 workers have a ₱508 daily rate.
For the official wage order and implementing rules in PDF format, visit the DOLE CALABARZON Minimum Wage Rates page or the NWPC Region IV-A page.
Is There a New CALABARZON Wage Increase in 2026?
The RTWPB IV-A conducted public hearings on a proposed new minimum wage adjustment for formal-sector and domestic workers in August 2026. Those consultations have now resulted in approved and published Wage Order No. IVA (CALABARZON)-23, effective October 26, 2026. The rates below describe the previous order only.
Until October 25, covered employers should use the IVA-22 rates. From October 26, use the new IVA-23 matrix and its specific area/sector classifications.
CALABARZON Kasambahay Minimum Wage 2026
For domestic workers or kasambahays in CALABARZON, the minimum monthly wage through October 25, 2026 is ₱6,750 under Wage Order No. RB-IVA-DW-05, effective March 7, 2025. The new monthly minimum of ₱7,500 under RB-IVA (CALABARZON)-DW-06 takes effect October 26, 2026.
CALABARZON Minimum Wage 2025
Many readers still search for the CALABARZON minimum wage 2025. Two wage schedules were relevant during that year. The second tranche of Wage Order No. IVA-21 took effect on April 1, 2025. It was later superseded by Wage Order No. IVA-22, which took effect on October 5, 2025.
| 2025 wage order | Key date | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| IVA-21 | April 1, 2025 | Second tranche of the 2024 wage order took effect. |
| IVA-22 | October 5, 2025 | New wage increases began, with further increases for applicable classifications on April 1, 2026. |
If you searched for a DOLE minimum wage CALABARZON 2025 PDF, use the official DOLE/NWPC links above to obtain the authoritative wage-order documents rather than relying on an outdated copy.
Previous CALABARZON Minimum Wage: 2024
Wage Order No. IVA-21 took effect on September 30, 2024. Upon full implementation, the old schedule provided rates ranging from ₱450 to ₱560 for non-agriculture, ₱425 to ₱500 for agriculture, and ₱425 for retail and service establishments employing not more than 10 workers. These rates are historical and should not be used for current 2026 payroll calculations.
Previous CALABARZON Minimum Wage: 2023
Wage Order No. IVA-20 took effect on September 24, 2023. It provided wage increases of ₱35 to ₱50, resulting at the time in rates ranging from ₱385 to ₱520 in non-agriculture, ₱385 to ₱479 in agriculture, and ₱385 for covered small retail/service establishments. These are historical rates.
Previous CALABARZON Minimum Wage: 2022
Wage Order No. IVA-19 was published in June 2022 and took effect on June 30, 2022. It granted increases in the daily minimum wage of workers in private establishments in Region IV-A, with another tranche following six months later. This historical section is retained because the original URL of this long-running guide contains the 2022 wage-order reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in CALABARZON in 2026?
The current daily minimum wage ranges from ₱508 to ₱600 depending on sector and area classification under Wage Order No. IVA-22.
What is the minimum wage in Laguna in 2026?
The applicable rate in Laguna depends on the location/classification of the establishment and the worker’s sector. CALABARZON’s current schedule ranges from ₱508 to ₱600, so there is not one single Laguna rate applicable to every establishment.
What is the highest minimum wage in CALABARZON?
The highest current daily minimum wage listed under Wage Order No. IVA-22 is ₱600 for covered non-agriculture workers in applicable areas.
Is there already a new wage order after IVA-22?
Public hearings for a proposed adjustment were held in August 2026, but the current official NWPC Region IV-A page still lists Wage Order No. IVA-22. A proposal or hearing does not change the legal minimum wage until a new wage order is approved and takes effect.
Official Sources
For the latest official rates and wage-order documents, check the National Wages and Productivity Commission Region IV-A page and DOLE CALABARZON.
Also read: Minimum Wage Philippines by Region.
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