Employer cost calculator: Philippines 2027
What an employee really costs in Philippines: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A ₱30,000 monthly salary costs about ₱36,480 (1.22× gross).
Employer cost by salary
SSS (10% employer share plus EC), PhilHealth 2.5%, Pag-IBIG 2% and the mandatory 13th month pay.
| Gross per month | ₱20,000 | ₱30,000 | ₱50,000 | ₱100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSS (employer) | ₱2,000 | ₱3,000 | ₱3,500 | ₱3,500 |
| SSS EC | ₱30 | ₱30 | ₱30 | ₱30 |
| PhilHealth | ₱500 | ₱750 | ₱1,250 | ₱2,500 |
| Pag-IBIG | ₱200 | ₱200 | ₱200 | ₱200 |
| 13th month pay (accrual) | ₱1,667 | ₱2,500 | ₱4,167 | ₱8,333 |
| Total employer cost | ₱24,397 | ₱36,480 | ₱59,147 | ₱114,563 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.220× | 1.216× | 1.183× | 1.146× |
| Employee take-home | ₱18,300 | ₱26,542 | ₱42,232 | ₱79,579 |
13th month pay accrued monthly (mandatory under PD 851).
Employee side: Philippines take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Philippines?
On top of gross pay, employers in Philippines pay sSS (10% employer share plus EC), PhilHealth 2.5%, Pag-IBIG 2% and the mandatory 13th month pay. For a ₱30,000 monthly salary the total is about ₱36,480, or 1.22 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/philippines/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss-contribution-table/
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.