Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Davao, Digos, Island Garden of Samal, Mati, Panabo, Tagum, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur | |
| Non-agriculture | ₱540 |
| Agriculture | ₱525 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱540 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱540 x 261 days / 12) | ₱11,745.00 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,160.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱293.63 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱978.75 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱14,377.38 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RB XI-24 took effect 13 March 2026 with a first tranche of PHP 15 for non-agriculture (to PHP 525) and PHP 10 for agriculture (to PHP 515). The second tranche took effect 1 September 2026, to PHP 540 and PHP 525.
- The NWPC coverage sentence names Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Davao del Sur. It does not name Davao Occidental or Davao de Oro. Confirm coverage in the signed order before applying the rate there.
Provinces covered
- Compostela Valley
- Davao del Norte
- Davao Oriental
- Davao 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 Davao City and Davao Region in 2026?
Under wage order RB XI-24, the highest minimum daily wage in Davao Region (Region XI) is ₱540. It has been in effect since 1 September 2026. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Davao City and Davao Region?
At ₱540 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱11,745.00 (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 ₱14,377.38 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.