Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales | |
| Areas: Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales | |
| Non-Agriculture | ₱600 |
| Agriculture | ₱570 |
| Retail/Service | ₱590 |
| Aurora | |
| Areas: Aurora | |
| Non-Agriculture | ₱560 |
| Agriculture | ₱545 |
| Retail/Service | ₱515 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱600 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱600 x 261 days / 12) | ₱13,050.00 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,310.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱326.25 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱1,087.50 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱15,973.75 |
Notes on this wage order
- Current rates are the second tranche, effective 16 April 2026. The order itself is effective 30 October 2025, with the first tranche taking effect on that date (Bataan group: PHP 570 non-agriculture, PHP 540 agriculture, PHP 560 retail/service; Aurora: PHP 530, PHP 515, PHP 475).
- The NWPC table does not state a headcount threshold for Retail/Service.
Provinces covered
- Aurora
- Bataan
- Bulacan
- Nueva Ecija
- Pampanga
- Tarlac
- Zambales
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 Pampanga, Bulacan and Central Luzon in 2026?
Under wage order RBIII-26, the highest minimum daily wage in Central Luzon (Region III) is ₱600. It has been in effect since 16 April 2026. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Pampanga, Bulacan and Central Luzon?
At ₱600 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱13,050.00 (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 ₱15,973.75 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.