Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Component cities, Highly urbanized cities of Iloilo and Bacolod | |
| Non-agriculture/industrial/commercial, more than 10 workers | ₱550 |
| Non-agriculture/industrial/commercial, 10 workers or less | ₱525 |
| Agriculture | ₱520 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱550 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱550 x 261 days / 12) | ₱11,962.50 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,210.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱299.06 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱996.88 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱14,668.44 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RBVI-29 raised rates by PHP 37 (more than 10 workers), PHP 40 (10 workers or less) and PHP 40 (agriculture) from PHP 513, PHP 485 and PHP 480. The page lists no later tranche.
- The NWPC Region VI page lists Negros Occidental as covered and does not mention the Negros Island Region.
Provinces covered
- Aklan
- Antique
- Capiz
- Guimaras
- Iloilo
- Negros Occidental
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 Iloilo, Bacolod and Western Visayas in 2026?
Under wage order RBVI-29, the highest minimum daily wage in Western Visayas (Region VI) is ₱550. 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 Iloilo, Bacolod and Western Visayas?
At ₱550 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱11,962.50 (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 ₱14,668.44 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.