PinoyayaKasambahay minimum wage 2026, by region
Each region's current monthly minimum for yayas, housekeepers, cooks and other kasambahay, taken from the official wage orders, with the date each took effect.
Quick answer: The kasambahay minimum wage in 2026 depends on where the kasambahay works: ₱7,800 a month in Metro Manila (NCR), ₱7,500 in Calabarzon and in Central Visayas (including Cebu), and between ₱5,500 and ₱7,000 in the other regions listed by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC). These figures come from NWPC's list of latest wage orders as of 10 October 2026; the full table is below.
Kasambahay minimum wage by region (2026)
Monthly minimum wage for domestic workers set by each Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), as listed by NWPC on 10 October 2026.
| Region | Monthly minimum | Wage order and effective date |
|---|---|---|
| NCR (Metro Manila) | ₱7,800 | NCR-DW-06 7 Feb 2026 |
| CAR (Cordillera) | ₱6,600 | CAR-DW-07 30 Dec 2025 |
| Region I (Ilocos) | ₱6,700 | RB 1-DW-06 19 Nov 2025 |
| Region II (Cagayan Valley) | ₱6,500 | 02-DW-07 5 Nov 2025 |
| Region III (Central Luzon) | ₱6,500 | RBIII-DW-05 30 Oct 2025 |
| Region IV-A (Calabarzon) | ₱7,500 | RB-IVA (CALABARZON)-DW-06 26 Oct 2026 |
| Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) | ₱7,000 | RB-MIMAROPA-DW-06 1 Jan 2026 |
| Region V (Bicol) | ₱6,000 | RBV-DW-04 5 Apr 2025 |
| Region VI (Western Visayas) | ₱6,500 | RBVI-DW-07 19 Nov 2025 |
| Region VII (Central Visayas) | ₱7,500 | ROVII-DW-06 14 Oct 2026 |
| Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) | ₱6,400 in chartered cities and first-class municipalities; ₱5,800 in other municipalities | RBVIII-DW-06 8 Dec 2025 |
| Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula, including Sulu) | ₱6,000 in chartered cities and first-class municipalities; ₱5,500 in other municipalities | RIX-DW-06 20 May 2026 |
| Region X (Northern Mindanao) | ₱6,500 | RBX-DW-06 16 Jan 2026 |
| Region XI (Davao Region) | ₱6,500 | RB XI-DW-04 13 Mar 2026 |
| Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) | ₱6,000 | RB XII-DW-05 2 Nov 2025 |
| Region XIII (Caraga) | ₱6,500 | RXIII-DW-06 3 Jan 2026 |
| BARMM | ₱5,500 | BARMM-DW-02 8 Jan 2026 |
| Negros Island Region (NIR) | Not in NWPC's list: check with your regional wage board | None listed |
Source: NWPC list of latest wage orders, as of 10 October 2026. The Eastern Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula splits are from the wage orders themselves. A new wage order can replace any figure here: check your region on the NWPC website before you pay.
Which provinces fall under which rate?
The rate follows the region where the kasambahay works, not where they come from. Some common searches:
- Metro Manila (NCR): ₱7,800. See also our Metro Manila hiring guide.
- Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon (Calabarzon): ₱7,500 from 26 October 2026.
- Cebu and Bohol (Central Visayas): ₱7,500 from 14 October 2026. See our Cebu guide.
- Bulacan, Pampanga and the rest of Central Luzon: ₱6,500.
- Bicol Region: ₱6,000.
- Davao City and the Davao Region: ₱6,500. See our Davao guide.
- Iloilo (Western Visayas): ₱6,500.
- Cagayan de Oro (Northern Mindanao): ₱6,500.
- Negros Occidental (including Bacolod) and Negros Oriental: part of the Negros Island Region. NWPC's list has no kasambahay wage order for it yet, so check with DOLE or the regional wage board.
Is there a separate "province" rate? Only in two regions. In Eastern Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula, chartered cities and first-class municipalities have a higher minimum than other municipalities. Everywhere else in the table, one rate covers the whole region.
Who the minimum wage covers
The kasambahay wage orders cover domestic workers on live-in or live-out arrangements, such as general househelp, yayas, cooks, gardeners, laundry persons, and anyone who regularly does domestic work in one household. They do not cover service providers, family drivers, or people who work only occasionally (Section 2 of wage orders RBVIII-DW-06 and RIX-DW-06).
Caregivers have their own law: see our caregiver salary guide. For drivers, see how to hire a family driver.
The 2013 figures are outdated
RA 10361 (Section 24) set the first minimums in 2013: ₱2,500 a month in NCR, ₱2,000 in chartered cities and first-class municipalities, and ₱1,500 in other municipalities. The same section tells the regional wage boards to review and adjust them, which is why today's figures are much higher. Don't use the 2013 numbers.
The minimum is a floor
The minimum wage is the least you can legally pay. For typical pay ranges by city, see how much to pay a yaya in 2026.
Pay rules that come with the minimum wage
- Pay on time, directly to the kasambahay, in cash, at least once a month (RA 10361, Section 25).
- No deductions except those required by law or agreed in writing by the kasambahay (Section 25).
- Give a pay slip every pay day and keep copies for three years (Section 26).
- 13th-month pay, rest days, leave and SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG come on top: see our benefits guide.
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What is the kasambahay minimum wage in 2026?
It depends on the region. NWPC's list of latest wage orders (as of 10 October 2026) puts it at ₱7,800 a month in Metro Manila (NCR), ₱7,500 in Calabarzon and Central Visayas, and between ₱5,500 and ₱7,000 in the other regions listed.
What is the kasambahay minimum wage in Metro Manila (NCR)?
₱7,800 a month, under Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06, effective 7 February 2026. It raised the NCR minimum from ₱7,000.
What is the kasambahay minimum wage in Cebu?
Cebu is in Central Visayas (Region VII), where the kasambahay minimum is ₱7,500 a month under Wage Order No. ROVII-DW-06, effective 14 October 2026.
What is the kasambahay minimum wage in Calabarzon and Cavite?
₱7,500 a month across Calabarzon (Region IV-A), which includes Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon, under Wage Order No. RB-IVA (CALABARZON)-DW-06, effective 26 October 2026.
What is the kasambahay minimum wage in Davao?
₱6,500 a month in the Davao Region (Region XI), under Wage Order No. RB XI-DW-04, effective 13 March 2026.
What is the kasambahay minimum wage in the province?
There is no single province rate. The minimum follows the region where the kasambahay works, from ₱5,500 to ₱7,800 a month. Only Eastern Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula set a lower rate for municipalities that are not chartered cities or first-class municipalities.
Does the kasambahay minimum wage apply to family drivers?
No. The kasambahay wage orders state that they do not cover family drivers, service providers, or people who work only occasionally. Ask DOLE which pay rules apply to a family driver.
Sources
Checked on 1 Nov 2026. Laws and wage orders change: confirm current figures with the official source before you rely on them.
- NWPC: Latest wage orders issued by the regional boards, as of 10 October 2026 (PDF): domestic worker rates on pages 3 and 4
- NWPC: Summary of latest wage orders
- NWPC: Kasambahays in NCR to receive P800 monthly minimum wage increase (27 January 2026)
- Wage Order No. RBVIII-DW-06, Eastern Visayas (PDF): rates by area and coverage, Sections 1 and 2
- Wage Order No. RIX-DW-06, Zamboanga Peninsula (PDF): rates by area and coverage, Sections 1 and 2
- NWPC: Negros Island Region page: no domestic worker wage order listed
- Republic Act No. 10361 (Batas Kasambahay / Domestic Workers Act), full text: LawPhil
- GMA News (23 May 2024): DOLE Hotline 1349 is a free 24/7 call center for labour concerns
This guide is for general information only. It is not legal advice. For your specific situation, ask DOLE (hotline 1349) or a Philippine labour lawyer.