Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: General Santos, Kidapawan, Koronadal, Tacurong, North Cotabato, except the 63 barangays that are now part of the BARMM, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat | |
| Non-agriculture, retail and service | ₱460 |
| Agriculture | ₱443 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱460 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱460 x 261 days / 12) | ₱10,005.00 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,010.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱250.13 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱833.75 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱12,298.88 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RB XII-25 took effect 2 November 2025 with a first increase of PHP 20 for non-agriculture, retail and service (to PHP 450) and PHP 23 for agriculture (to PHP 433). The second PHP 10 increase took effect 15 December 2025.
- The NWPC page does not name Cotabato City. The NWPC BARMM page covers the Cities of Cotabato, Lamitan and Marawi under BARMM-05.
Provinces covered
- North Cotabato
- Sarangani
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat
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 General Santos and SOCCSKSARGEN in 2026?
Under wage order RB XII-25, the highest minimum daily wage in SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) is ₱460. It has been in effect since 15 December 2025. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in General Santos and SOCCSKSARGEN?
At ₱460 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱10,005.00 (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 ₱12,298.88 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.