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Employer cost calculator Philippines
The Philippines is a major hub for BPO and development teams. SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions stack on top of gross pay, and the net to gross jump gets steep as salaries grow.
Enter any net salary in PHP below and see gross, total employer cost and the margin against a project bill rate, with 2026 rates. No sign-up.
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at a glance
What an employee costs in Philippines (2026)
Three typical monthly net salaries and what they really cost, straight from the same engine the calculator uses.
| Net salary (PHP) | Gross (PHP) | Total employer cost (PHP) | Above net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 | 47,139 | 52,017 | +30% |
| 80,000 | 100,283 | 106,483 | +33% |
| 150,000 | 195,224 | 201,424 | +34% |
Estimate only, not tax advice. Rates effective 2026. Reviewed 2026-06-25. Source: taxsummaries.pwc.com.
Where the money goes at 80,000 PHP net
| Item | Rate | Amount (PHP) |
|---|---|---|
| Net salary (take-home) | 80,000 | |
| SSS | 5% | 1,750 |
| PhilHealth | 2.5% | 2,500 |
| Pag-IBIG | 2% | 200 |
| Income tax | 15,833 | |
| Gross salary | 100,283 | |
| SSS (employer) | 10% | 3,500 |
| PhilHealth (employer) | 2.5% | 2,500 |
| Pag-IBIG (employer) | 2% | 200 |
| Total employer cost | 106,483 |
Questions, answered.
How much does an employee cost in Philippines?
With 2026 rates, a net salary of 80,000 PHP a month costs the employer about 106,483 PHP in total, roughly 33% on top of net. The table on this page shows the same math at 40,000, 80,000 and 150,000 PHP net.
What does the employer pay on top of gross salary in Philippines?
On top of gross, the employer pays SSS at 10% of gross, PhilHealth at 2.5% of gross, Pag-IBIG at 2% of gross. That top-up is what turns gross salary into total employer cost.
Are these Philippines rates up to date?
The engine uses rates effective 2026-01-01, last reviewed 2026-06-25 against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Treat the result as an estimate for margin planning, not tax or legal advice.
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