CAREER 2026

Salary Benchmarking by Industry Philippines 2026

Whether you are preparing for a job interview, planning to ask for a raise, or setting compensation ranges for new hires, knowing where your salary stands relative to the market is essential. This guide presents estimated gross monthly salary ranges for key industries and job levels in the Philippines in 2026, based on data from major job platforms, PSA wage reports, and DOLE labor market information.

Disclaimer: Figures below are estimated market ranges based on publicly available data. Actual salaries vary based on company size, location, qualifications, and negotiation. NCR figures are used as baseline; provincial rates are generally 10–30% lower.

1. BPO / IT-BPM Industry

The Business Process Outsourcing and IT-Business Process Management sector remains the highest-paying industry for entry-level talent in the Philippines.

RoleEntry LevelMid LevelSenior Level
Customer Service Representative₱18,000–₱22,000₱25,000–₱35,000₱35,000–₱50,000
Software Developer / Engineer₱35,000–₱50,000₱60,000–₱100,000₱120,000–₱200,000+
Data Analyst₱30,000–₱45,000₱50,000–₱80,000₱90,000–₱150,000
Quality Analyst₱22,000–₱30,000₱32,000–₱45,000₱50,000–₱70,000
Team Leader / Supervisor₱30,000–₱40,000₱45,000–₱65,000₱70,000–₱100,000

2. Banking and Finance

RoleEntry LevelMid LevelSenior Level
Bank Teller₱16,000–₱22,000₱25,000–₱35,000₱38,000–₱55,000
Financial Analyst₱30,000–₱45,000₱55,000–₱85,000₱90,000–₱150,000
Accountant (CPA)₱22,000–₱35,000₱40,000–₱70,000₱80,000–₱130,000
Compliance Officer₱35,000–₱50,000₱60,000–₱90,000₱100,000–₱180,000

3. Healthcare

RoleEntry LevelMid LevelSenior Level
Registered Nurse (local)₱18,000–₱28,000₱32,000–₱50,000₱55,000–₱85,000
Medical Technologist₱18,000–₱25,000₱28,000–₱40,000₱45,000–₱65,000
Physical Therapist₱18,000–₱25,000₱28,000–₱45,000₱50,000–₱80,000
Pharmacist₱20,000–₱30,000₱35,000–₱55,000₱60,000–₱100,000

4. Government / Public Sector (Salary Grade Reference)

Government employees follow the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) — their pay is determined by Salary Grade (SG), not market benchmarking. In 2026, select Salary Grade monthly rates are:

Salary GradeTypical PositionMonthly Basic Salary
SG-1Laborer / Utility Worker₱13,000
SG-10Administrative Aide VI / Clerk₱22,190
SG-15Administrative Officer II₱33,575
SG-22Department Manager₱73,790
SG-30Director / Undersecretary₱221,982

5. How to Use This Data for Salary Negotiation

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