General labourer

Hiring a general labourer in the Philippines

Updated 4 November 2026

A general labourer in the Philippines is paid about ₱650 to ₱800 a day in Metro Manila and about ₱450 to ₱600 a day in the provinces. Monthly pay for general workers in job listings runs from about ₱13,243 to ₱28,051. These are approximate figures from rate sheets and job sites, November 2026. For current offers in your city, describe the job on BlaBlaPrice.

Minimum wage and what the day rate covers

The national wage board lists daily minimum wage rates of ₱718 to ₱755, rising to ₱743 to ₱780 from 20 January 2027. Minimum wages differ between regions, so check the rate for the province where the job is. Day rates are often quoted before meals and drinking water, so say in your request whether these are included.

Contractors and licences

A contractor doing construction work needs a licence from the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), and a company that supplies workers to other businesses needs a DOLE licence. Ask the contractor for the licence number before any work starts, and check it in writing.

Season and heat

The climate is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Heavy rain stops outdoor work and can delay concrete and finishing jobs, so agree in advance who pays for days lost to weather. In the hot months, start early in the day, and say in your request whether the work is outdoors.

Workplace, schedule and accommodation

Pay is usually quoted per day, and per month for longer jobs. Name the workplace, whether it is Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City, Davao City or another province. Rates in Metro Manila are higher than in the provinces, so a site outside the capital will usually cost less. State the schedule, the employment type (daily, per project or regular) and whether accommodation is provided.

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