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Average Salary in Philippines 2020

How much money does a person working in Philippines make?

Average Monthly Salary

50,600 PHP

( 607,000 PHP yearly)

LOWEST
6,840
PHP AVERAGE
50,600
PHP HIGHEST
224,000
PHP

A person working in Philippines typically earns around 50,600 PHP per month. Salaries range from 6,840 PHP (lowest) to 224,000 PHP (highest).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries differ drasticly between different jobs. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Distribution of Salaries in Philippines

Median and salary distribution monthly Philippines

The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range

Salary Range
Salaries in Philippines range between 6,840 PHP per month (minimum salary) to 224,000 PHP per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 52,600 PHP per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 52,600 PHP while the other half are earning more than 52,600 PHP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 26,700 PHP while 75% of them are earning more than 26,700 PHP. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 149,000 PHP while 25% are earning more than 149,000 PHP.

What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plently of room for improvement. If your wage is in between the average and median, then things can be a bit confusing. We have written a guide to explain all the different senarios. How to compare your salary

Salaries for specific job categories

If you are only interested in viewing statistics and salaries in a specific career field, then choose one from below, or continue scrolling down for more interesting facts about salaries and income in United Arab Emirates.

Choose a job category to explore specific salary details

Accounting and Finance Administration / Reception / Secretarial Advertising / Grapic Design / Events Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Architecture Automotive Banking Bilingual Business Planning Care Giving and Child Care Cleaning and Housekeeping Construction / Building / Installation Counseling Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers Customer Service and Call Center Electrical and Electronics Trades Engineering Environmental Executive and Management Facilities / Maintenance / Repair Factory and Manufacturing Fashion and Apparel Fitness / Hair / Beauty Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Fundraising and Non Profit Gardening / Farming / Fishing Government and Defence Health and Medical Human Resources Import and Export Independent Jobs Information Technology Insurance Law Enforcement / Security / Fire Legal Marketing Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Pet Care Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Photography Public Relations Publishing and Printing Purchasing and Inventory Quality Control and Compliance Real Estate Recreation and Sports Sales Retail and Wholesale Science and Technical Services Teaching / Education Telecommunication

Salary Trend and Forecast in Philippines

How are Philippines salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary over the past few years.

Salary trends and forecast monthly Philippines

Average Salary 2016		43,700 PHP
Average Salary 2017	+4%	45,300 PHP
Average Salary 2018	+4%	47,000 PHP
Average Salary 2019	+4%	48,800 PHP

Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salaries in Philippines are on the rise in the year 2020 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2020 are 4% higher than those of 2019. The trend suggests a slow yet continous increase in pay in 2021 and future years. These numbers differ slightly from industry to another.

Salaries for popular jobs

Job Title

Average Salary

Accounting and Finance
Accountant	33,200 PHP
Accounting Assistant	31,000 PHP
Accounting Manager	65,300 PHP
Bookkeeper	26,300 PHP
Chartered Accountant	40,100 PHP
Corporate Treasurer	86,000 PHP
Financial Analyst	49,200 PHP
Financial Manager	102,000 PHP
Internal Auditor	49,200 PHP
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant	24,900 PHP
Office Manager	33,400 PHP
Receptionist	27,000 PHP
Secretary	25,700 PHP
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events
Art Director	49,000 PHP
Creative Director	50,800 PHP
Graphic Designer	33,000 PHP
Photographer	33,700 PHP
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer	50,400 PHP
Air Traffic Controller	50,500 PHP
Flight Attendant	41,000 PHP
Pilot	59,600 PHP
Architecture
Architect	41,900 PHP
CAD Drafter	38,000 PHP
Automotive
Mechanic	25,300 PHP
Service Advisor	39,600 PHP
Banking
Bank Branch Manager	73,300 PHP
Teller	32,800 PHP
Bilingual
Teacher	36,500 PHP
Translator	40,100 PHP
Business Planning
Business Analyst	55,000 PHP
Business Development Manager	75,200 PHP
Project Manager	57,300 PHP
Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny	31,100 PHP
Nursery Teacher	36,200 PHP
Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer	44,200 PHP
Construction Project Manager	55,500 PHP
Health and Safety Officer	30,800 PHP
Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative	33,600 PHP
Customer Service Manager	66,600 PHP
Customer Service Representative	34,500 PHP
Engineering
Civil Engineer	45,000 PHP
Electrical Engineer	49,400 PHP
Engineer	43,000 PHP
Mechanical Engineer	49,700 PHP
Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer	108,000 PHP
Chief Financial Officer	103,000 PHP
General Manager	88,800 PHP
Project Manager	54,600 PHP
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef	41,200 PHP
Executive Chef	41,900 PHP
Hotel Manager	72,200 PHP
Receptionist	36,500 PHP
Travel Agent	39,000 PHP
Waiter / Waitress	28,000 PHP
Health and Medical
Dentist	110,000 PHP
Dietitian	113,000 PHP
Laboratory Technician	38,200 PHP
Nurse	37,000 PHP
Human Resources
Human Resources Manager	65,100 PHP
Human Resources Officer	37,800 PHP
Information Technology
Computer Technician	38,200 PHP
Database Administrator	46,800 PHP
Developer / Programmer	44,500 PHP
Information Technology Manager	67,800 PHP
Network Engineer	41,800 PHP
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer	39,700 PHP
Legal
Attorney	68,100 PHP
Legal Assistant	36,200 PHP
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist	46,500 PHP
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer	40,300 PHP
Pharmacist	52,200 PHP
Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier	28,800 PHP
Sales Manager	76,400 PHP
Sales Representative	30,900 PHP
Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher	33,600 PHP
Secondary School Teacher	39,700 PHP

Average Hourly Wage in Philippines

290 PHP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Philippines is 290 PHP. This means that the average person in Philippines earns approximatly 290 PHP for every worked hour.

Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one working hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximation and they are considered to the be the standard.

Salary Comparison By City

City	Average Salary

Antipolo	55,500 PHP
Cagayan de Oro	53,700 PHP
Cebu	57,400 PHP
Dasmarinas	48,500 PHP
Davao	59,500 PHP
Kalookan	58,400 PHP
Las Pinas	50,700 PHP
Makati	49,700 PHP
Manila	60,400 PHP
Paranaque	52,700 PHP
Pasig	54,500 PHP
Quezon City	61,300 PHP
Taguig	56,600 PHP
Valenzuela	51,500 PHP

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