Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Bayugan, Bislig, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Surigao, Tandag, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte, including Siargao Island, Surigao del Sur | |
| Non-agriculture | ₱475 |
| Agriculture | ₱475 |
| Service/retail | ₱475 |
| Manufacturing | ₱475 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱475 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱475 x 261 days / 12) | ₱10,331.25 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,060.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱258.28 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱860.94 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱12,710.47 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RXIII-20 took effect 3 January 2026 with a PHP 20 first step (to PHP 455). The second PHP 20 step took effect 1 May 2026, to PHP 475. The page footnote states a total of PHP 40 per day upon full implementation of all tranches. The page lists no later tranche.
Provinces covered
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Dinagat Island
- Surigao del Norte
- Surigao del Sur
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 Butuan and Caraga in 2026?
Under wage order RXIII-20, the highest minimum daily wage in Caraga (Region XIII) is ₱475. It has been in effect since 1 May 2026. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Butuan and Caraga?
At ₱475 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱10,331.25 (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 ₱12,710.47 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.