🇵🇭 Employee cost calculator Philippines

Employers in Philippines pay 14.5% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary, plus a mandatory 13th-month salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $75,848 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (14.5%)$8,700
13th-month salary (mandatory)$5,000
Columbus EOR fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$75,848

That is $6,321 per month, roughly 26% on top of gross salary.

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Employment facts for Philippines

Statutory annual leave
5 days
Public holidays
18 days
Typical notice period
4.3 weeks
Typical severance
23.1 weeks
13th-month salary
mandatory

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2025-01-01. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.