Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Alaminos, Batac, Candon, Dagupan, Laoag, San Carlos, San Fernando, Urdaneta, Vigan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan | |
| A. Non-Agriculture employing 10 or more employees | ₱505 |
| B. Non-Agriculture employing less than 10 employees; and Agriculture | ₱480 |
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 RB 1-24 grants PHP 37 (non-agriculture, 10 or more employees) and PHP 45 (non-agriculture under 10 employees, and agriculture). Issued 16 October 2025, published 3 November 2025.
- The NWPC footnote names seven cities (Alaminos, Batac, Candon, Dagupan, Laoag, San Carlos, San Fernando). The coverage table also lists Urdaneta and Vigan. Confirm both in the signed order.
Provinces covered
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
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 Pangasinan and Ilocos in 2026?
Under wage order RB 1-24, the highest minimum daily wage in Ilocos Region (Region I) is ₱505. It has been in effect since 19 November 2025. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Pangasinan and Ilocos?
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.