What is the minimum wage in Mindanao? See the updated tables for the new daily and monthly rates for private workers in each region.
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- Region IX: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Region X: Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin Island
- Region XI: Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley), Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental
- Region XII or SOCCSKSARGEN: South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani
- Region XIII or CARAGA: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur
- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or BARMM: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi‑Tawi
The minimum wages in Mindanao, are regulated by the Department of Labor and Employment, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). Each region has a board, which are independent bodies that determine and adjust the minimum wage increase rates.
For Mindanao, below are the latest minimum wage rates prescribed for the private sector.
Minimum Wage in Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula
The new regional minimum wage rates for Zamboanga Peninsula, ushered in by the latest Wage Order took effect November 12, 2023. As a result, minimum wage earners in the Zamboanga Peninsula get at least Php 381.00 across all sectors.
Previous wage order
This is in addition to the last wage order in 2022 where agricultural enterprises and retail and service establishments employing less than 10 employees have two tranches of wage hikes. The first hike of Php 20.00 took effect in June 25, 2022, with the order. In addition, the second hike of Php 15.00 took went into effect last October 1, 2022. Lastly, this wage order also brought in a monthly wage increase for local domestic workers.
| Sector or Industry | Previous Minimum Wage Rate | Wage Hike | Adjusted Minimum Wage Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-agricultural enterprises | Php 351.00 | Php 30.00 | Php 381.00 |
| Retail or service establishments with more than 31 workers | Php 351.00 | Php 30.00 | Php 381.00 |
| Establishments with 1-9 workers | Php 338.00 | Php 30.00 | Php 368.00 |
| Agricultural Enterprises | Php 338.00 | Php 30.00 | Php 368.00 |
Dipolog City
Dapitan City
Zamboanga City
Pagadian City
Zamboanga del Norte
Isabela City (Basilan Province)
Zamboanga del Sur
Zamboanga Sibugay
Categories:
Non-Agricultural: The non-agricultural classification includes educational institutions, private hospitals, security and janitorial agencies, and retail or service establishments with no more than 30 workers.
Agricultural, Retail, or Service Establishments: Under this category are rubber-based plantations, agricultural plantations, and non-plantation. Additionally, it also covers micro-enterprises, retail, and service establishments with no more than 30 employees.
Minimum wage rates for local domestic helpers in Region IX
| City or Municipality | Previous Minimum Wage Rates | Wage Increase | New Minimum Wage Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartered Cities and First Class Municipalities | Php 4,000.00 | Php 600.00 | Php 4,600.00 |
| Other Municipalities | Php 3,500.00 | Php 600.00 | Php 4,100.00 |
Minimum Wage in Region X: Northern Mindanao
Below are the latest minimum wage rates for Northern Mindanao as per Wage Order No. RX-DW-04 that went into effect last January 11, 2024.
The first tranche of the wage order brought in a Php 23.00 wage increase for Wage Category I and II workers. In addition, its second tranche will also result in another Php 10.00 increase scheduled on July 1, 2024.
| Classification | Current Minimum Wage (Effective January 11, 2024) | 2nd Tranche Increase | Scheduled Minimum Wage (July 1, 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non- Agriculture | Php 428.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 438.00 |
| Agriculture | Php 416.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 426.00 |
Coverage:
- Cagayan de Oro City
- Iligan City
- Tagoloan
- Villanueva
- Jasaan
- Malaybalay City
- Valencia City
- Gingoog City
- El Salvador City
- Ozamiz City
- Opol
- Maramag
- Quezon
- Manolo
- Fortich
- Lugait
Classification | Current Minimum Wage (Effective January 11, 2024) | 2nd Tranche Increase | Scheduled Minimum Wage (July 1, 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non- Agriculture | Php 413.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 423.00 |
| Agriculture | Php 401.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 411.00 |
Coverage:
- Oroquieta City
- Tangub City
- Laguindingan
- Mambajao
- Balingasag
- All other areas not mentioned above and all retail and service establishments with no more than 10 workers
Minimum wage rates for local domestic helpers in Region X
| Industry or Sector | Previous Rate | New Wage Increase | Latest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartered Cities and First-Class Municipalities | Php 4,500.00 | Php 500.00 | Php 5,000.00 |
| Other Municipalities | Php 3,500.00 | Php 1,500.00 | Php 5,000.00 |
Minimum Wage in Region XI: Davao Region
Below is the table for the new minimum wage rate increases for the Davao Region. This new wage rate comes with Wage Order No. RB XI-22 that took effect last March 6. Along with the wage order are two tranches of Php 19.00 increases for industrial, commercial, retail, and service workers for businesses with more than ten employees. After the first increase last March 6, the second tranche of another Php 19.00 will take effect on September 1.
As a result, the new minimum wage for non-agricultural workers is Php 462.00. Moreover, businesses with ten or fewer workers will also implement the increase. Finally, agricultural workers’ daily minimum wage is now Php 457.00 following the new wage order.
| Industry or Sector | Current Rate | Second Tranche (Eective September 2024) | Scheduled Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture: | Php 462.00 | Php 19.00 | Php 481.00 |
| Agriculture | Php 457.00 | Php 19.00 | Php 476.00 |
Cities and Municipalities covered by the new minimum wage:
- Davao City
- Digos City
- Island Garden of Samal
- Tagum City
- Panabo City
- Mati City
- Davao del Sur
- Davao del Norte
- Davao Oriental
- Compostela Valley.
Minimum wage rates for local domestic helpers in Region XI
| City or Municipality | Current Minimum Wage Rates | New Wage Increase | New Minimum Wage Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartered Cities and First-Class Municipalities | Php 4,500.00 | Php 1,500.00 | Php 6,000.00 |
| Other Municipalities | Php 4,500.00 | Php 500.00 | Php 5,000.00 |
Coverage:
- Davao City
- Digos City
- Island Garden of Samal
- Tagum City
- Panabo City
- Mati City
- Davao del Sur
- Davao del Norte
- Davao Oriental
- Compostela Valley
Minimum Wage in Region XII: Soccsksargen
Below is the table for the new minimum wage rate increases for SOCCKSARGEN.
As per the Wage Order No. RBXII-23, which went into effect last January 1, 2024, the wage hikes for Region XII came in two tranches. The first half of the increase came in October 16, 2023, which granted a Php 22.00 increase for service and retail, agricultural, and non-agricultural workers. In addition, the second tranche took effect last January 1, 2024, bringing in another Php 13.00 increase.
| Sector or Industry | Previous Minimum Wage (After 1st tranche: Php 22.00 increase) | 2nd tranche | New Minimum Wage (As of January 1, 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | Php 390.00 | Php 13.00 | Php 403.00 |
| Agriculture and Services and Retail | Php 369.00 | Php 13.00 | Php 382.00 |
Coverage:
- General Santos City
- Kidapawan City
- Koronadal City
- Tacurong City
- North Cotabato (Exlcuding BARMM barangays)
- Sarangani
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat
Minimum wage rates for local domestic helpers in Region XII
| City or Province | Current Minimum Wage Rates | New Wage Hike | New Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities and First-Class Municipalities | Php 4,500.00 | Php 500.00 | Php 5,000.00 |
| Other Municipalities | Php 4,000.00 | Php 500.00 | Php 4,500.00 |
Coverage:
- General Santos City
- Kidapawan City
- Koronadal City
- Tacurong City
- North Cotabato (Exlcuding BARMM barangays)
- Sarangani
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat
Minimum Wage in Region XIII: CARAGA
The CARAGA region has also updated its minimum wage with Wage Order No. RXIII-18. Last January 1, 2024, the first of the two wage increase tranches took effect. This brought an increase of Php 20.00 across all sectors. In addition to this, the second tranche of the increase is set to take effect on May 1, 2024, with another Php 15.00 increase. Overall, this is a total of Php 35.00 in the daily minimum wage across all sectors.
| Sector or Industry | Current Minimum Wage (Effective January 1, 2024) | 2nd Tranche Increase (Eective May 1, 2024) | Scheduled Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | Php 370.00 | Php 15.00 | Php 385.00 |
| Agriculture | Php 370.00 | Php 15.00 | Php 385.00 |
| Service or Retail | Php 370.00 | Php 15.00 | Php 385.00 |
| Manufacturing | Php 370.00 | Php 15.00 | Php 385.00 |
Coverage:
- Butuan City
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Surigao del Sur
| Sector or Industry | Previous Minimum Wage with COLA (As of June 6, 2022) | Wage Hike (As of September 1, 2022) | New Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | Php 340.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 350.00 |
| Agriculture | Php 340.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 350.00 |
| Service or Retail | Php 340.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 350.00 |
| Manufacturing | Php 340.00 | Php 10.00 | Php 350.00 |
Coverage:
- Dinagat Islands
- Surigao Del Norte
- Siargao Islands
Minimum wage rates for local domestic helpers in Region XIII
| City or Province | Previous Minimum Wage | Wage Hike | New Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartered Cities and First-Class Municipalities | Php 4,000.00 | Php 1,000.00 | Php 5,000 |
| Other Municipalities | Php 4,000.00 | Php 1,000.00 | Php 4,500 |
Minimum Wage in BARMM: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
For BARMM, workers across all industries received an additional Php 20.00 on their daily minimum wage following Wage Order No. BARMM-03. Effective February 28, 2024, this hike increased the minimum wage to a range of Php 316.00 to Php 361.00 across the different sectors.
| Sector or Industry | Previous Minimum Wage | Wage Hike | New Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture | Php 316.00 | Php 20.00 | Php 336.00 |
| Agriculture: Plantation, Non-Plantation, and Retail | Php 306.00 | Php 20.00 | Php 326.00 |
Coverage:
- Maguindanao
- Lanao del Sur
- Sulu
- Tawi-Tawi
- Marawi City
- Lamitan City
| Sector or Industry | Previous Minimum Wage | Wage Hike | New Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agriculture: Industrial, Construction, Manufacturing, Commercial, Mining, and Academe | Php 341.00 | Php 20.00 | Php 361.00 |
| Agriculture: Plantation, Non-Plantation, and Retail | Php 3160.00 | Php 20.00 | Php 336.00 |
Coverage:
- Special Geographic Area (SGA)
Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Wage Changes
Wage changes are influenced by several socioeconomic factors, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and poverty thresholds. These factors play a crucial role in determining the purchasing power of wages and the overall economic well-being of workers.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. It is a key indicator of inflation. When the CPI rises, it means the cost of living has increased, which can erode the purchasing power of wages if they do not increase at the same rate.
In Mindanao, as in other regions, wage boards consider CPI data when determining wage adjustments. A significant rise in the CPI may prompt wage boards to increase the minimum wage to help workers maintain their standard of living.
For instance, if the CPI indicates a 5% increase in the cost of living, wage adjustments might be made to ensure that workers can still afford basic goods and services without falling into poverty.
Poverty Thresholds
Poverty thresholds represent the minimum income level deemed adequate in a particular country. These thresholds are crucial in setting minimum wages because they define the income level below which individuals and families are considered to be living in poverty.
In the Philippines, the government periodically updates poverty thresholds to reflect changes in the cost of living and other economic conditions. When setting new minimum wages, wage boards in Mindanao and other regions compare proposed wage levels against these thresholds to ensure that workers are earning enough to meet their basic needs.
For example, if the poverty threshold for a family of five is set at Php 10,000 per month, the minimum wage should be high enough to allow at least one full-time worker to earn this amount.
These adjustments aim to balance the needs of workers with the economic realities of the regions.
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