Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Santiago, Ilagan, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya | |
| Non-Agriculture | ₱500 |
| Agriculture | ₱500 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱500 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱500 x 261 days / 12) | ₱10,875.00 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,110.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱271.88 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱906.25 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱13,363.13 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RTWPB 2-24 grants PHP 20 (non-agriculture) and PHP 40 (agriculture). Issued 8 October 2025, published 20 October 2025.
Provinces covered
- Batanes
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Quirino
Verified against NWPC on 9 October 2026.
Official sources
Primary references this guide is checked against.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Cagayan Valley and Tuguegarao in 2026?
Under wage order RTWPB 2-24, the highest minimum daily wage in Cagayan Valley (Region II) is ₱500. It has been in effect since 5 November 2025. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Cagayan Valley and Tuguegarao?
At ₱500 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱10,875.00 (261 days divided by 12). Adding the employer shares for SSS including EC, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, plus the 13th-month accrual, the total is ₱13,363.13 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.