Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Dapitan, Dipolog, Isabela, Pagadian, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay | |
| Non-agricultural establishments, including retail/service establishments employing 10 or more workers | ₱464 |
| Agricultural establishments, including retail/service establishments employing 1 to 9 workers | ₱451 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱464 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱464 x 261 days / 12) | ₱10,092.00 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,010.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱252.30 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱200.00 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱841.00 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱12,395.30 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RIX-24 took effect 1 January 2026 with a PHP 25 increase (to PHP 439 and PHP 426). The second PHP 25 tranche took effect 1 June 2026. The page footnote states a total of PHP 50 per day upon full implementation of all tranches. The page lists no later tranche.
- The NWPC Region IX page lists first-class municipalities in Sulu Province in its domestic-worker table. The private-sector coverage on the page names only the cities and provinces above.
Provinces covered
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga del Sur
- Zamboanga Sibugay
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 Zamboanga and Zamboanga Peninsula in 2026?
Under wage order RIX-24, the highest minimum daily wage in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is ₱464. It has been in effect since 1 June 2026. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in Zamboanga and Zamboanga Peninsula?
At ₱464 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱10,092.00 (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 ₱12,395.30 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.