Not sure how much to pay your team this year? Don’t worry—here’s a simple guide to help you stay on track with the 2024 minimum wages.
If you’re running an MSME, one of the trickiest things is figuring out “Magkano ba dapat pasahod ko?”. You wanna stay compliant, keep your team happy, but at the same time, manage your costs.
So, to save you the trouble, here’s the 2024 minimum wage rates per region in the Philippines.
| Region | Non-Agriculture (₱) | Agriculture (₱) |
|---|---|---|
| NCR (Metro Manila) | ₱608 – ₱645 | ₱608 |
| CAR | ₱430 | ₱430 |
| Region I (Ilocos) | ₱468 – ₱435 | ₱460 – ₱435 |
| Region II (Cagayan Valley) | ₱480 | ₱480 |
| Region III (Central Luzon) | ₱475 – ₱525 | ₱485 – ₱520 |
| Region IV-A (CALABARZON) | ₱420 – ₱560 | ₱425 – ₱500 |
| MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) | ₱369 – ₱395 | ₱369 – ₱395 |
| Region V (Bicol) | ₱365 – ₱405 | ₱365 – ₱405 |
| Region VI (Western Visayas) | ₱485 – ₱513 | ₱480 |
| Region VII (Central Visayas) | ₱453 – ₱501 | ₱433 – ₱501 |
| Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) | ₱405 – ₱435 | ₱405 |
| Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) | ₱381 | ₱368 |
| Region X (Northern Mindanao) | ₱413 – ₱438 | ₱401 – ₱426 |
| Region XI (Davao Region) | ₱462 – ₱481 | ₱457 – ₱476 |
| Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) | ₱417 – ₱430 | ₱396 |
| CARAGA | ₱370 – ₱385 | ₱370 |
| BARMM | ₱336 – ₱361 | ₱316 – ₱336 |
Quick Tip: Some regions are implementing wage increases in stages (tranches). So, double-check the effectivity dates para walang sablay.
Okay, the minimum wage is the bare minimum you legally need to pay. But let’s be honest—if you want your team to perform well, better pay = better results.
Think about it:
So if you can afford to go above the minimum, do it. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about building a team that cares about your business as much as you do.
Know your region’s minimum wage, stay compliant, and take care of your team. At the end of the day, they’re the ones helping you keep the lights on.
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