Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Baguio City, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province | |
| Cordillera Administrative Region | ₱505 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱505 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱505 x 261 days / 12) | ₱10,983.75 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,110.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱274.59 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱915.31 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱13,483.66 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order CAR-24 grants a PHP 35 increase from PHP 470. Issued 2 December 2025, published 14 December 2025.
- NWPC shows one rate for the region with no sector split.
Provinces covered
- Abra
- Apayao
- Benguet
- Ifugao
- Kalinga
- Mountain Province
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 Baguio and Cordillera in 2026?
Under wage order CAR-24, the highest minimum daily wage in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is ₱505. It has been in effect since 30 December 2025. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Baguio and Cordillera?
At ₱505 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱10,983.75 (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 ₱13,483.66 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.