Salary ranges for remote workers in the Philippines, 2026.
Median monthly compensation and 30th–70th percentile ranges across 15 remote-friendly roles.
Last updated: May 2026This page reports monthly base salary ranges for remote workers based in the Philippines and employed by international (primarily US-based) organizations. The Philippines has a mature BPO and remote-services industry; international employers typically pay 50–120 percent above local Philippine market rates. Local market data from Glassdoor, Payscale, and Indeed Philippines is cited in the footnotes as context.
All figures are expressed in USD. PHP equivalents appear in the native range column, calculated at 1 USD = 61.61 PHP (PhilNews, May 17, 2026). Data was collected in May 2026 from Glassdoor Philippines, Payscale Philippines, Indeed Philippines, Arc.dev, Second Talent, SalaryExpert, and Levels.fyi. Sample sizes are not uniformly available; where unavailable, the source column notes this. The 30th–70th percentile spread is estimated from the aggregate distribution across sources.
Figures cover base salary only. The Philippines mandates a 13th month pay benefit, which adds approximately 8.33 percent to annualized base cost. For fully loaded employer costs including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month, equipment, and overhead, see Total Cost — Philippines. For full methodology, see Methodology. Managed remote workforce providers such as F5 Hiring Solutions absorb statutory contributions, 13th month, equipment, and overhead into a single rate; the figures below reflect the base salary component those providers must cover.
Methodology note: Compensation ranges below reflect base salary only. See /total-cost/philippines for fully loaded employer cost figures including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, mandatory 13th month pay, equipment, and management overhead.
| Role | Experience | Median Monthly (USD) | 30th–70th Pct (USD) | Native Range (PHP) | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer, mid-level | 3–5 yrs | $1,600 | $1,000–$2,200 | ₱61,610–₱135,542 | [1] [2] [3] |
| Senior Software Engineer | 5–8 yrs | $2,500 | $1,700–$3,500 | ₱104,737–₱215,635 | [4] [5] |
| Full-Stack Developer | 3–6 yrs | $1,700 | $1,100–$2,300 | ₱67,771–₱141,703 | [6] [7] |
| DevOps Engineer | 3–7 yrs | $1,800 | $1,100–$2,600 | ₱67,771–₱160,186 | [8] [9] |
| Data Analyst | 2–5 yrs | $1,100 | $700–$1,600 | ₱43,127–₱98,576 | [10] [11] |
| Data Scientist | 3–6 yrs | $1,600 | $1,100–$2,200 | ₱67,771–₱135,542 | [12] [13] |
| QA Engineer | 2–5 yrs | $900 | $650–$1,400 | ₱40,047–₱86,254 | [14] [15] |
| AI / ML Engineer | 3–7 yrs | $2,700 | $1,800–$4,000 | ₱110,898–₱246,440 | [16] [17] [18] |
| Mobile Developer (iOS / Android) | 3–6 yrs | $1,600 | $1,100–$2,200 | ₱67,771–₱135,542 | [19] [20] |
- Glassdoor Philippines — Software Engineer Salaries (Manila), accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-philippines-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,18_IM995_KO19,36.htm
- Indeed Philippines — Software Engineer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://ph.indeed.com/career/software-engineer/salaries
- Arc.dev — Remote Software Engineer Salary Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://arc.dev/salaries/software-engineers-in-philippines
- Glassdoor Manila — Senior Software Engineer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-philippines-senior-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,18_IM995_KO19,43.htm
- Levels.fyi — Software Engineer Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/philippines
- Second Talent — Philippines Developer Rate Card, accessed May 2026. https://www.secondtalent.com/developer-rate-card/philippines/
- Indeed Philippines — Full Stack Developer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://ph.indeed.com/career/full-stack-developer/salaries
- Glassdoor Manila — DevOps Engineer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-philippines-devops-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,18_IM995_KO19,34.htm
- Second Talent — DevOps Engineer Rate Card Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://www.secondtalent.com/developer-rate-card/devops-engineer-philippines/
- Glassdoor Philippines — Data Analyst Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/philippines-data-analyst-salary-SRCH_IL.0,11_IN204_KO12,24.htm
- Indeed Philippines — Data Analyst Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://ph.indeed.com/career/data-analyst/salaries
- Glassdoor Philippines — Data Scientist Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/philippines-data-scientist-salary-SRCH_IL.0,11_IN204_KO12,26.htm
- Payscale Philippines — Data Scientist Salary, accessed May 2026. https://www.payscale.com/research/PH/Job=Data_Scientist/Salary
- Glassdoor Philippines — QA Engineer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/philippines-qa-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,11_IN204_KO12,23.htm
- Indeed Philippines — QA Engineer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://ph.indeed.com/career/quality-assurance-engineer/salaries
- Second Talent — AI Engineer Rate Card Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://www.secondtalent.com/developer-rate-card/ai-engineer-philippines/
- SalaryExpert — AI Engineer Salary Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://www.erieri.com/salary/job/artificial-intelligence-engineer/philippines
- Glassdoor Manila — AI/ML Engineer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-philippines-ai-ml-engineer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,18_IM995_KO19,33.htm
- Glassdoor Manila — Mobile Developer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-philippines-mobile-developer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,18_IM995_KO19,35.htm
- Arc.dev — Remote Software Engineer Salary Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://arc.dev/salaries/software-engineers-in-philippines
| Role | Experience | Median Monthly (USD) | 30th–70th Pct (USD) | Native Range (PHP) | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI / UX Designer | 3–6 yrs | $1,100 | $750–$1,700 | ₱46,208–₱104,737 | [22] [23] |
| Product Manager | 4–8 yrs | $1,500 | $900–$2,200 | ₱55,449–₱135,542 | [24] [25] |
| Project Manager | 4–8 yrs | $1,200 | $750–$1,800 | ₱46,208–₱110,898 | [26] [27] |
| Customer Support Specialist | 1–4 yrs | $500 | $350–$750 | ₱21,564–₱46,208 | [28] [29] |
- Payscale Philippines — UX Designer Salary, accessed May 2026. https://www.payscale.com/research/PH/Job=UX_Designer/Salary
- Glassdoor Philippines — UX Designer Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/philippines-ux-designer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,11_IN204_KO12,23.htm
- Glassdoor Manila — Product Manager Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-philippines-product-manager-salary-SRCH_IL.0,18_IM995_KO19,34.htm
- Payscale Philippines — Product Manager Salary, accessed May 2026. https://www.payscale.com/research/PH/Job=Product_Manager%2C_(Unspecified_Type)/Salary
- Glassdoor Philippines — Project Manager Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/philippines-project-manager-salary-SRCH_IL.0,11_IN204_KO12,27.htm
- Indeed Philippines — Project Manager Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://ph.indeed.com/career/project-manager/salaries
- Indeed Philippines — Customer Support Specialist Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://ph.indeed.com/career/customer-support-specialist/salaries
- Glassdoor Philippines — Customer Support Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/philippines-customer-support-specialist-salary-SRCH_IL.0,11_IN204_KO12,39.htm
| Role | Experience | Median Monthly (USD) | 30th–70th Pct (USD) | Native Range (PHP) | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Billing Specialist | 2–6 yrs | $650 | $450–$950 | ₱27,725–₱58,530 | [30] [31] |
| CAD Drafter | 2–5 yrs | $750 | $500–$1,100 | ₱30,805–₱67,771 | [32] [33] |
- SalaryExpert — Medical Billing Specialist Salary Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist/philippines
- Glassdoor Manila — Medical Coder Salaries, accessed May 2026. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/manila-filipinas-remote-medical-coder-salary-SRCH_IL.0,16_IM995_KO17,37.htm
- Payscale Philippines — CAD Drafter Salary, accessed May 2026. https://www.payscale.com/research/PH/Job=Computer_Aided_Design_(CAD)_Drafter/Salary
- SalaryExpert — AutoCAD Drafter Salary Philippines, accessed May 2026. https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/autocad-drafter/philippines
Edited by Joel Deutsch, Remote Workforce Cost Index. Data sourced from public salary databases. See Methodology for full source list, collection method, and limitations.