Salaries · Philippines · Updated October 2026

What remote staff earn in the Philippines

A virtual assistant in the Philippines averages ₱27,213 a month in Indeed's job ads, a customer service rep ₱21,244 and a software engineer ₱43,064 (all updated Oct 19, 2026). Pay is usually quoted per month, and Metro Manila's non-agriculture minimum wage is ₱755 a day.

By the Outsourcing Insider editorial team · Updated October 2026

Quick answer

Virtual / administrative assistant: $1.65–$2.63/hr ($285–$457 a month full-time).

Customer support / call center agent: $1.74–$2.91/hr ($301–$504 a month full-time).

Lowest to highest published figure, converted to USD. Every figure and its source is listed under each table.

Pay by role

Role	Per hour (USD)	Per month, full-time	Based on
Virtual / administrative assistant	$1.65–$2.63	$285–$457	5 published figures
Customer support / call center agent	$1.74–$2.91	$301–$504	5 published figures
Bookkeeper / accounting clerk	$1.55–$3.00	$270–$520	5 published figures
Digital marketing specialist	$2.00–$3.63	$346–$630	6 published figures
Social media manager	$2.09–$3.18	$362–$551	4 published figures
Graphic designer	$1.76–$3.00	$306–$520	3 published figures
Web developer	$2.29–$5.09	$397–$882	5 published figures
Software developer	$3.43–$6.81	$595–$1,181	5 published figures

Converted at 1 USD = 63.5 PHP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, 23 October 2026 (BSP Reference Rate), rate for 23 Oct 2026). Full-time = 40 hours a week. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest figure across the sources.

Every figure behind the Philippines numbers

Virtual / administrative assistant

average₱27,213/month ≈ $2.47/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Virtual Assistant' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Virtual Assistant', based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱19,000–₱29,000/month ≈ $1.73–$2.63/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Virtual Assistant' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Virtual Assistant in Philippines is between ₱19,000 and ₱29,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads (some include benefits, some don't)
average₱19,092/month ≈ $1.73/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Administrative Assistant' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Administrative Assistant', based on 6.4k salaries from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱217,525/year ≈ $1.65/hrPayScale, 'Administrative Assistant' salary in the Philippines (last updated Aug 27, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Administrative Assistant', based on 271 self-reported salary profiles
average · local employers₱19,721/month ≈ $1.79/hrPhilippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, Table 5 (General Office Clerks) (2024 survey (reference month Aug 2024)). Checked Oct 2026. Average monthly wage rate (basic pay plus allowances) of general office clerks, all industries, both sexes; time-rated full-time workers in establishments with 10 or more workers

No neutral source found that separates pay for Filipinos working remotely for foreign clients; Indeed and JobStreet ads mix both. Executive assistant and city figures are under extra. PayScale's VA page was left out because its hourly range is implausibly wide.

Customer support / call center agent

average₱21,244/month ≈ $1.93/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Customer Service Representative' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Customer Service Representative', based on 38k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱21,117/month ≈ $1.92/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Call Center Representative' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Call Center Representative', based on 15.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱23,000–₱32,000/month ≈ $2.09–$2.91/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Customer Service Specialist' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Customer Service Specialist in Philippines is between ₱23,000 and ₱32,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
range₱22,000–₱27,000/month ≈ $2.00–$2.45/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Call Centre Operator' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Call Centre Operator in Philippines is between ₱22,000 and ₱27,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
average₱229,583/year ≈ $1.74/hrPayScale, 'Customer Service Representative (CSR)' salary in the Philippines (last updated Sep 28, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Customer Service Representative (CSR)', based on 730 self-reported salary profiles

BPO pay points (entry level, non-voice, team leader, PSA call-center and back-office medians) are under extra.

Bookkeeper / accounting clerk

average₱24,022/month ≈ $2.18/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Bookkeeper' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Bookkeeper', based on 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱19,975/month ≈ $1.81/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Accounting Clerk' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Accounting Clerk', based on 3.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱23,000–₱33,000/month ≈ $2.09–$3.00/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Bookkeeper' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Bookkeeper in Philippines is between ₱23,000 and ₱33,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
average₱205,375/year ≈ $1.55/hrPayScale, 'Bookkeeper' salary in the Philippines (last updated Jul 08, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Bookkeeper', based on 111 self-reported salary profiles
average · local employers₱19,676/month ≈ $1.79/hrPhilippine Statistics Authority, Occupational Wages Survey, average monthly wage rates of benchmark occupations by industry (2014 to 2022) (2022 survey). Checked Oct 2026. Average monthly wage rate of accounting and bookkeeping clerks, all industries; establishments employing 20 or more workers

In the same PSA 2022 table, accounting and bookkeeping clerks in accounting and bookkeeping firms averaged more than the all-industry figure.

Digital marketing specialist

average₱26,879/month ≈ $2.44/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Digital Marketer' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Digital Marketer', based on 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱23,366/month ≈ $2.12/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Marketing Specialist' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Marketing Specialist', based on 4.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱36,435/month ≈ $3.31/hrIndeed Philippines, 'SEO Specialist' salary page (updated Oct 13, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'SEO Specialist', based on 342 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱30,000–₱40,000/month ≈ $2.73–$3.63/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Digital Marketing Specialist' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Digital Marketing Specialist in Philippines is between ₱30,000 and ₱40,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
range₱22,000–₱32,000/month ≈ $2.00–$2.91/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Marketing Specialist' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Marketing Specialist in Philippines is between ₱22,000 and ₱32,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
average₱365,292/year ≈ $2.77/hrPayScale, 'Digital Marketing Specialist' salary in the Philippines (last updated Jun 10, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Digital Marketing Specialist', based on 66 self-reported salary profiles

Digital and SEO titles average more than general 'marketing specialist' titles on both Indeed and JobStreet.

Social media manager

average₱31,160/month ≈ $2.83/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Social Media Manager' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Social Media Manager', based on 652 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱24,609/month ≈ $2.24/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Social Media Specialist' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Social Media Specialist', based on 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱25,000–₱35,000/month ≈ $2.27–$3.18/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Social Media Manager' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Social Media Manager in Philippines is between ₱25,000 and ₱35,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
range₱23,000–₱30,000/month ≈ $2.09–$2.73/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Social Media Specialist' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Social Media Specialist in Philippines is between ₱23,000 and ₱30,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads

PayScale's Philippines social media manager page only shows an hourly figure with an implausibly wide range, so it was left out.

Graphic designer

average₱25,562/month ≈ $2.32/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Graphic Designer' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Graphic Designer', based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱23,000–₱33,000/month ≈ $2.09–$3.00/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Graphic Designer' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Graphic Designer in Philippines is between ₱23,000 and ₱33,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
average₱232,894/year ≈ $1.76/hrPayScale, 'Graphic Designer' salary in the Philippines (last updated Oct 11, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Graphic Designer', based on 216 self-reported salary profiles

Web developer

average₱35,055/month ≈ $3.18/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Web Developer' salary page (updated Oct 16, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Web Developer', based on 780 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱51,916/month ≈ $4.72/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Front End Developer' salary page (updated Oct 15, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Front End Developer', based on 344 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱37,000–₱47,000/month ≈ $3.36–$4.27/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Web Developer' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Web Developer in Philippines is between ₱37,000 and ₱47,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
range₱46,000–₱56,000/month ≈ $4.18–$5.09/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'WordPress Developer' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Wordpress Developer in Philippines is between ₱46,000 and ₱56,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
average₱302,857/year ≈ $2.29/hrPayScale, 'Web Developer' salary in the Philippines (last updated Sep 16, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Web Developer', based on 150 self-reported salary profiles

Front-end and WordPress titles average more than the general 'web developer' title on Indeed and JobStreet.

Software developer

average₱43,064/month ≈ $3.91/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Software Engineer' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Software Engineer' (Indeed's software developer page redirects here), based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
average₱55,828/month ≈ $5.07/hrIndeed Philippines, 'Full Stack Developer' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Full Stack Developer', based on 925 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
range₱38,000–₱48,000/month ≈ $3.45–$4.36/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Software Engineer' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Software Engineer in Philippines is between ₱38,000 and ₱48,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads (JobStreet's Software Developer page shows the same range)
range₱65,000–₱75,000/month ≈ $5.91–$6.81/hrJobStreet Philippines, 'Full Stack Developer' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Full Stack Developer in Philippines is between ₱65,000 and ₱75,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
average₱453,448/year ≈ $3.43/hrPayScale, 'Software Engineer' salary in the Philippines (last updated Oct 06, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Software Engineer', based on 370 self-reported salary profiles

None of these sources split by seniority on the pages used; full-stack titles average more than general software engineer titles.

More pay points

Entry-level BPO voice agent (call center agent, under 1 year of experience)₱178,299/yearPayScale, 'Call Center Agent' salary in the Philippines (last updated Apr 13, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average total compensation (includes tips, bonus and overtime pay) for an entry-level Call Center Agent with less than 1 year of experience, based on 57 salaries
Entry-level customer service representative (under 1 year of experience)₱194,065/yearPayScale, 'Customer Service Representative (CSR)' salary in the Philippines (last updated Sep 28, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average total compensation (includes tips, bonus and overtime pay) for an entry-level Customer Service Representative (CSR) with less than 1 year of experience, based on 164 salaries
Call center agent, all experience levels₱242,751/yearPayScale, 'Call Center Agent' salary in the Philippines (last updated Apr 13, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Call Center Agent', based on 54 self-reported salary profiles
Non-voice / chat support agent₱23,000–₱26,000/monthJobStreet Philippines, 'Chat Support Representative' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Chat Support Representative in Philippines is between ₱23,000 and ₱26,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
Technical support representative₱22,566/monthIndeed Philippines, 'Technical Support Representative' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Technical Support Representative', based on 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
Technical support representative₱24,000–₱27,000/monthJobStreet Philippines, 'Technical Support Representative' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Technical Support Representative in Philippines is between ₱24,000 and ₱27,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
BPO team leader (customer service team lead)₱35,364/monthIndeed Philippines, 'Customer Service Team Lead' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Customer Service Team Lead', based on 204 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
BPO team leader (customer service team leader)₱446,711/yearPayScale, 'Customer Service Team Leader' salary in the Philippines (last updated Aug 18, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Customer Service Team Leader', based on 53 self-reported salary profiles
Team leader, all industries₱30,000–₱40,000/monthJobStreet Philippines, 'Team Leader' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of a Team Leader in Philippines is between ₱30,000 and ₱40,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads (not BPO-specific)
Call center (voice) industry, median monthly basic pay, all workers₱18,010/monthPhilippine Statistics Authority, Occupational Wages Survey, median monthly basic pay and allowance by industry (2014 to 2022) (2022 survey). Checked Oct 2026. Median monthly basic pay of time-rated full-time workers in the 'Call Center Activities (Voice)' industry, both sexes, establishments with 20+ workers; median allowances shown separately at PHP 2,690
Back-office / non-voice BPO industry, median monthly basic pay, all workers₱20,571/monthPhilippine Statistics Authority, Occupational Wages Survey, median monthly basic pay and allowance by industry (2014 to 2022) (2022 survey). Checked Oct 2026. Median monthly basic pay of time-rated full-time workers in 'Back-Office Operations Activities (Non-Voice) except Medical Transcription Activities', both sexes, establishments with 20+ workers; median allowances shown separately at PHP 3,669
Administrative and support service activities (the PSA industry group that includes call centers and back-office BPO), average monthly wage₱25,227/monthPhilippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, average monthly wage rates by major industry group (2024 survey (reference month Aug 2024)). Checked Oct 2026. Average monthly wage rate (basic pay PHP 23,127 + allowances PHP 2,100) of time-rated full-time workers, establishments with 10+ workers
Executive assistant₱26,527/monthIndeed Philippines, 'Executive Assistant' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average for 'Executive Assistant', based on 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months
Executive assistant₱23,000–₱33,000/monthJobStreet Philippines, 'Executive Assistant' salary page (October 2026). Checked Oct 2026. 'The average salary of an Executive Assistant in Philippines is between ₱23,000 and ₱33,000', based on full-time salary ranges disclosed by employers in JobStreet job ads
Executive assistant₱361,314/yearPayScale, 'Executive Assistant' salary in the Philippines (last updated Sep 18, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Average base salary for 'Executive Assistant', based on 181 self-reported salary profiles
Virtual assistant, Makati₱38,096/monthIndeed Philippines, 'Virtual Assistant' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Indeed's highest-paying cities for Virtual Assistants: Makati at ₱38,096 per month (job postings, past 36 months)
Virtual assistant, Manila₱32,971/monthIndeed Philippines, 'Virtual Assistant' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Indeed's highest-paying cities for Virtual Assistants: Manila at ₱32,971 per month (job postings, past 36 months)
Virtual assistant, Cebu City₱30,598/monthIndeed Philippines, 'Virtual Assistant' salary page (updated Oct 19, 2026). Checked Oct 2026. Indeed's highest-paying cities for Virtual Assistants: Cebu City at ₱30,598 per month (job postings, past 36 months)

For reference

Minimum wage, Metro Manila (non-agriculture), Wage Order NCR-28, effective Sep 26, 2026₱755/dayNational Wages and Productivity Commission (DOLE), NCR daily minimum wage rates. Checked Oct 2026.
Minimum wage, Metro Manila (agriculture), Wage Order NCR-28, effective Sep 26, 2026₱718/dayNational Wages and Productivity Commission (DOLE), NCR daily minimum wage rates. Checked Oct 2026.
Average monthly wage, all industries, Philippines (PSA 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, Aug 2024; basic pay PHP 20,309 + allowances PHP 1,235; time-rated full-time workers, establishments with 10+ workers)₱21,544/monthPhilippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, average monthly wage rates by major industry group. Checked Oct 2026.
Average monthly wage, National Capital Region (PSA 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, Aug 2024; basic pay PHP 27,318 + allowances PHP 1,992)₱29,310/monthPhilippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, average monthly wage rates by region. Checked Oct 2026.
Average monthly wage, Information and Communications industry (PSA 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, Aug 2024; basic pay PHP 40,931 + allowances PHP 2,745)₱43,676/monthPhilippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, average monthly wage rates by major industry group. Checked Oct 2026.

What moves pay in Philippines

City: Metro Manila pays the most. The PSA's 2024 wage survey puts the NCR average monthly wage at ₱29,310 against ₱21,544 nationwide, and Indeed's highest-paying cities for VAs are Makati (₱38,096) and Manila (₱32,971).
Job title: on Indeed, 'virtual assistant' ads average ₱27,213 a month against ₱19,092 for 'administrative assistant'. Specialist titles pay more again, like SEO specialist (₱36,435) or full-stack developer (₱55,828).
Shift: Philippine daytime overlaps Australian and Asian business hours. Roles that cover US hours are usually night shifts locally, so compare offers for the same shift.
What's counted: the PSA's averages include allowances on top of basic pay (₱1,235 a month on average in 2024). JobStreet notes that some advertised salaries include benefits and others don't.

FAQ

How much does a virtual assistant cost per hour in the Philippines?

Philippine VA pay is quoted per month, not per hour: Indeed's average is ₱27,213 a month (job ads, updated Oct 19, 2026) and JobStreet's falls between ₱19,000 and ₱29,000 a month. Divide by the BSP reference rate of ₱63.50 per US dollar (Oct 23, 2026) for a dollar figure, and keep in mind these are salaries, not agency fees.

What is the average virtual assistant salary in the Philippines per month?

₱27,213 a month on Indeed and between ₱19,000 and ₱29,000 on JobStreet (both Oct 2026, from job ads). Executive assistants average ₱26,527 on Indeed, and the PSA's 2024 wage survey puts general office clerks at ₱19,721 a month.

What is the average BPO salary in the Philippines per month?

₱21,244 a month for a customer service representative and ₱21,117 for a call center representative, per Indeed's averages updated Oct 19, 2026. JobStreet ads put call centre operators between ₱22,000 and ₱27,000 a month, and customer service team leads average ₱35,364 on Indeed.

What is the minimum wage in Metro Manila?

₱755 a day for non-agriculture workers under Wage Order NCR-28, effective Sep 26, 2026, according to the National Wages and Productivity Commission. Office and BPO pay is usually quoted per month: the PSA's 2024 survey put the average monthly wage in Metro Manila at ₱29,310.

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