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Philippines
Last Update by Julie, 21 Nov 2024
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Exchange Rate
22 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Manila
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (PHP) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 250 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 580 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 92,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 36,300 |
Current Inflation Rate
3.5%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- The minimum wage is PHP610/day.
Minimum wage rates vary by region in the Philippines
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (PHP) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
16,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
36,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
70,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
above 100,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security System (SSS) | 9.5% | 4.5% | All staff, minimum salary for contribution is PHP4,000, and contribution is capped salary of PHP30,000 |
| PhilHealth | 2.5% | 2.5% | All staff, contribution is capped salary of PHP100,000 per month |
| HDMF | 2% | 2% | All staff, contribution is capped at salary of PHP10,000 per month |
| 13 month salary | 1 month salary | - | All staff in the private sector |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Philippines include:
- Additional Health Insurance: About PHP1,500/month
- De minimis: About PHP3,500/month
- Home working allowance: About PHP4,500/month
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1 Jan till 31 Dec of the previous year.
Tax filing start date: Feb of the following year.
Tax filing due date: 15 Apr of the following year.
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 250,000 | 0% |
| 250,000 – 400,000 | 15% |
| 400,000 – 800,000 | 20% |
| 800,000 – 2,000,000 | 25% |
| 2,000,000 – 8,000,000 | 30% |
| Over 8,000,000 | 35% |
Non-residents
- Flat rate at 25%
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Overtime
- Workdays: 125% of regular hourly pay
- Rest day and public holidays :130% of regular hourly pay
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Written in Filipino or English.
Payroll Currency
PHP
Probation
Up to 6 months
Contract Period
No fixed duration and can be renewed indefinitely.
Termination
Refer to the employment contract signed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | No notice required | No notice required | 30 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Severance Pay | Pro-rated 13 months' pay | 1 month’s salary or 1/2 month’s salary for every year of service, whichever is higher Pro-rated 13 months' pay | 1 month’s salary or 1/2 month’s salary for every year of service, whichever is higher Pro-rated 13 months' pay |
Public Holiday
18 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 27 Jan | Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj |
| 29 Jan | Chinese New Year |
| 25 Feb | People Power Anniversary |
| 31 Mar | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| 09 Apr | The Day of Valor |
| 17 Apr - 19 Apr | Maundy Thursday |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 06 Jun - 08 Jun | Eid al-Adha |
| 12 Jun | Independence Day |
| 02 Jul | Araw Ng Pasig |
| 21 Aug | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| 25 Aug | National Heroes Day |
| 05 Sep | Maulid un-Nabi |
| 31 Oct - 01 Nov | All Saint's Day |
| 30 Nov | Bonifacio Day |
| 08 Dec | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
| 24 Dec | Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| 30 Dec | Rizal Day |
| 31 Dec | New Year's Eve |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual/ Service Incentive Leave |
5 working days, common practice up to 15 working days |
All staff with 1 year of service |
| Maternity |
- 105 calendar days for general deliveries - 105 calendar days + 15 days for solo parents - 60 calendar days for miscarriage |
All female staff with 3 months social security contributions within the12 months before birth |
| Solo Parent Leave | 7 working days | All staff with 6 months service providing sole care and support to a child |
| Special Leave for Women | 2 months | All female staff who undergo surgery due to gynecological disorders |
| Paternity Leave | 7 working days per birth, up to 4 births | All expectant married fathers |
| Leave for Victims of Violence Against Women and their Children | 10 working days | All female staff who have suffered violence, to attend to medical and legal concerns |
| Sick Leave | 120 days per calendar year | All staff with 3 months of social security contributions within the 12 months before sickness |
| Bereavement Leave | 10 working days per year | All staff in the event of the death of a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Manila
- https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2014/12/11/labor-code-of-the-philippines/
- https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/partners/employers/ContributionTable_v2.pdf
- https://pagibiginquiries.online/pag-ibig-contribution-table/
- https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/appmanager/pages.jsp?page=ssbenefits
- https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/DownloadContent?fileName=IRR-RA-11210_resized.pdf
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Last updated: 21 Nov 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (PHP)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 PHP
- 1 USD = 1.32 PHP
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Manila
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (PHP) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 250 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 580 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 92,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 36,300 |
Current Inflation Rate
3.5%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- The minimum wage is PHP610/day.
Minimum wage rates vary by region in the Philippines
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (PHP) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
16,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
36,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
70,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
above 100,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security System (SSS) | 9.5% | 4.5% | All staff, minimum salary for contribution is PHP4,000, and contribution is capped salary of PHP30,000 |
| PhilHealth | 2.5% | 2.5% | All staff, contribution is capped salary of PHP100,000 per month |
| HDMF | 2% | 2% | All staff, contribution is capped at salary of PHP10,000 per month |
| 13 month salary | 1 month salary | - | All staff in the private sector |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Philippines include:
- Additional Health Insurance: About PHP1,500/month
- De minimis: About PHP3,500/month
- Home working allowance: About PHP4,500/month
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1 Jan till 31 Dec of the previous year.
Tax filing start date: Feb of the following year.
Tax filing due date: 15 Apr of the following year.
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 250,000 | 0% |
| 250,000 – 400,000 | 15% |
| 400,000 – 800,000 | 20% |
| 800,000 – 2,000,000 | 25% |
| 2,000,000 – 8,000,000 | 30% |
| Over 8,000,000 | 35% |
Non-residents
- Flat rate at 25%
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Overtime
- Workdays: 125% of regular hourly pay
- Rest day and public holidays :130% of regular hourly pay
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Project-based work, seasonal employment, or temporary staff hiring
Probation
Optional
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | No notice required | No notice required | 30 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Severance Pay | Pro-rated 13 months' pay | 1 month’s salary or 1/2 month’s salary for every year of service, whichever is higher Pro-rated 13 months' pay | 1 month’s salary or 1/2 month’s salary for every year of service, whichever is higher Pro-rated 13 months' pay |
Permanent
Probation
Up to 6 months
Termination
Refer to the employment contract signed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | No notice required | No notice required | 30 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Severance Pay | Pro-rated 13 months' pay | 1 month’s salary or 1/2 month’s salary for every year of service, whichever is higher Pro-rated 13 months' pay | 1 month’s salary or 1/2 month’s salary for every year of service, whichever is higher Pro-rated 13 months' pay |
Public Holiday
18 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual/ Service Incentive Leave |
5 working days, common practice up to 15 working days |
All staff with 1 year of service |
| Maternity |
- 105 calendar days for general deliveries - 105 calendar days + 15 days for solo parents - 60 calendar days for miscarriage |
All female staff with 3 months social security contributions within the12 months before birth |
| Solo Parent Leave | 7 working days | All staff with 6 months service providing sole care and support to a child |
| Special Leave for Women | 2 months | All female staff who undergo surgery due to gynecological disorders |
| Paternity Leave | 7 working days per birth, up to 4 births | All expectant married fathers |
| Leave for Victims of Violence Against Women and their Children | 10 working days | All female staff who have suffered violence, to attend to medical and legal concerns |
| Sick Leave | 120 days per calendar year | All staff with 3 months of social security contributions within the 12 months before sickness |
| Bereavement Leave | 10 working days per year | All staff in the event of the death of a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Manila
- https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2014/12/11/labor-code-of-the-philippines/
- https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/partners/employers/ContributionTable_v2.pdf
- https://pagibiginquiries.online/pag-ibig-contribution-table/
- https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/appmanager/pages.jsp?page=ssbenefits
- https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/DownloadContent?fileName=IRR-RA-11210_resized.pdf
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000