Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| Wage Category I | |
| Areas: Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz, Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Opol, Maramag, Quezon, Manolo Fortich, Lugait | |
| Non-agriculture and agriculture | ₱500 |
| Wage Category II | |
| Areas: All other areas not mentioned under Wage Category I | |
| Non-agriculture and agriculture | ₱485 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱500 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱500 x 261 days / 12) | ₱10,875.00 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,110.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱271.88 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱906.25 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱13,363.13 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RX-24 took effect 16 January 2026 with a PHP 25 first tranche (to PHP 486 for Category I and PHP 471 for Category II). The PHP 14 second tranche is shown on the page as due by 1 May 2026. The page states a total increase of PHP 39 per day upon full implementation of all tranches.
- The NWPC page places all retail and service establishments employing not more than 10 workers under Wage Category II. This is a sector rule, not only a geographic one.
Provinces covered
- Bukidnon
- Camiguin
- Lanao del Norte
- Misamis Occidental
- Misamis Oriental
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 Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao in 2026?
Under wage order RX-24, the highest minimum daily wage in Northern Mindanao (Region X) is ₱500. 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 Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao?
At ₱500 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱10,875.00 (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 ₱13,363.13 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.