As of 2020, the average monthly salary in the Philippines was approximately *********** Philippine pesos. In that same period, the annual average wage in the country was ************ Philippine pesos.

Philippines Average Family Income: Region X, Northern Mindanao data was reported at 221,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 190,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Income: Region X, Northern Mindanao data is updated yearly, averaging 109,666.500 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 221,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 35,801.000 PHP in 1988. Philippines Average Family Income: Region X, Northern Mindanao data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.H020: Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Average Annual Income, Expenditure and Saving: By Region.

Based on the 2018 census conducted in the Philippines, households in Metro Manila or the National Capital Region (NCR) had an annual average income of *** thousand Philippine pesos. This indicates an increase from the average annual income from the 2015 census, which amounted to *** thousand Philippine pesos.

Wages in Philippines increased to 13487.30 PHP/Month in 2018 from 12646 PHP/Month in 2017. This dataset provides - Philippines Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average gross income of people aged 15 and above in the Philippines amounted to nearly ***** U.S. dollars in 2023. The average gross income of Filipinos was forecast to exceed ***** U.S. dollars in 2030.

Philippines Average Family Income: National Capital Region (NCR) data was reported at 425,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 379,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Income: National Capital Region (NCR) data is updated yearly, averaging 285,648.500 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 425,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 79,314.000 PHP in 1988. Philippines Average Family Income: National Capital Region (NCR) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.H020: Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Average Annual Income, Expenditure and Saving: By Region.

Average Family Income: Philippines: All Income Classes data was reported at 267,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 235,000.000 PHP for 2012. Average Family Income: Philippines: All Income Classes data is updated yearly, averaging 146,019.500 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 267,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 40,408.000 PHP in 1988. Average Family Income: Philippines: All Income Classes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.H021: Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Average Annual Income: By Family Size and Income Group.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Manila. Based on the latest 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Manila. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2022

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Manila, the median household income stands at $153,028 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $63,815 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $39,951.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Manila median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Minimum Wages in Philippines remained unchanged at 645 PHP/day in 2025 from 645 PHP/day in 2024. This dataset provides - Philippines Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Philippines Average Family Income: Region VII, Central Visayas data was reported at 239,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 209,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Income: Region VII, Central Visayas data is updated yearly, averaging 110,265.500 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 239,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 27,972.000 PHP in 1988. Philippines Average Family Income: Region VII, Central Visayas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.H020: Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Average Annual Income, Expenditure and Saving: By Region.

In 2023, the average annual income of families in the Philippines increased to ******* Philippine pesos, indicating a significant growth from the 2021 average. In the same year, the average annual expenditure of families in the country was ******* Philippine pesos.

The National Capital Region recorded the highest average annual family income in the Philippines, amounting to 513,520 Philippine pesos, according to preliminary figures for 2023. Meanwhile, the BARMM region had the average family income, with 206,880 Philippine pesos. Overall, the country's average annual family income was reported at approximately 353,230 Philippine pesos for that year.

Philippines Average Family Exp: Region IVA, CALABARZON data was reported at 269,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 243,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Exp: Region IVA, CALABARZON data is updated yearly, averaging 212,633.000 PHP from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2015, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 269,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 158,000.000 PHP in 2003. Philippines Average Family Exp: Region IVA, CALABARZON data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.H020: Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Average Annual Income, Expenditure and Saving: By Region.

In 2022, female time-rated workers on a full-time basis in the Philippines earned more than their male counterparts. In particular, female workers earned a median monthly basic pay of 14,916 Philippine pesos while male workers earned 500 Philippine pesos less.

Philippines Average Family Income: Region I, Ilocos data was reported at 238,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 204,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Income: Region I, Ilocos data is updated yearly, averaging 122,449.000 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 238,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 34,031.000 PHP in 1988. Philippines Average Family Income: Region I, Ilocos data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Philippine Statistics Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Philippines – Table PH.H020: Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Average Annual Income, Expenditure and Saving: By Region.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Manila, AR, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Manila did not include 5, 6, or 7-person households. Across the different household sizes in Manila the mean income is $81,235, and the standard deviation is $55,099. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 67.83%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
• In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $17,401. It then further increased to $145,177 for 4-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Manila median household income. You can refer the same here

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Philippines was last recorded at 3925.30 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Philippines is equivalent to 31 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Philippines GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2022, the median monthly wage rate of time-rated full-time workers in the Philippines amounted to ****** Philippine pesos. This reflects a significant increase for this type of worker in 2020. In that year, aircraft pilots and related associate professionals were the highest paid occupations in the country.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Philippines was reported at 1.78 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Preliminary figures for 2023 indicated that agricultural workers in the Philippines had an average daily basic wage of about ****** Philippine pesos. The average daily basic wage of agricultural workers gradually increased since 2016.