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What is the average salary in the Philippines?

The average monthly salary in the Philippines ranges from PHP 13,000 to PHP 40,000.

What is the average salary in Manila?

On average, monthly salaries for regular employees in Manila can range from PHP 15,000 to PHP 50,000 per month.

Are there regional variations in the Philippines average wage?

In the Philippines there are significant regional variations. In the greater Metro Manila region, the average salaries are the highest in the country. However, in regions like Visayas or Mindanao the average salary is the lowest in the country. In Visayas and Mindanao, average salaries are typically between PHP 12,000 and PHP 35,000 per month.

How does the average salary in the Philippines compare to surrounding countries?

Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore are countries that surround the Philippines. Below is the average wage in each country in USD:

The Philippines: USD 480 per month
Vietnam: USD 375 per month
Indonesia: USD 450 per month
Singapore: USD 3,300 per month

Average salary in the Philippines based on Industry

Figures based on data from Paylab.

What is the average salary for tech workers in the Philippines?

On average, the monthly salary for tech workers in the Philippines can range from PHP 30,000 to PHP 100,000 per month.

What is the average salary for engineers in the Philippines?

On average, the monthly salary for engineers in the Philippines can range from PHP 25,000 to PHP 60,000 per month.

What is the average salary for salespeople in the Philippines?

On average, the monthly salary for salespeople in the Philippines can range from PHP 15,000 to PHP 40,000 per month.

What is the average salary for my industry in the Philippines?

If the average salary for your industry is not listed, then contact us for a free consultation on your hiring project.

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FAQs

My budget is less than the average salary in the Philippines. How can I still hire the talent I need?

If your budget to hire workers in the Philippines is less than the average salary, then it is recommended to look for talent that does not live/work in the Metro Manila region where salaries are going to be the highest. Regions such Visayas and Mindanao are home to the lowest salaries in the Philippines.

In addition, looking to surrounding countries like Vietnam or Indonesia could result in being able to hire similarly skilled employees at a lower rate.

Where in the Philippines is the average salary lowest?

The average salary is the lowest in regions such as Visayas and Mindanao in the Philippines.

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