As of 2020, the average monthly salary in the Philippines was approximately 45 thousand Philippine pesos. In that same period, the annual average wage in the country was 535 thousand 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.

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.

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 460 thousand Philippine pesos. This indicates an increase from the average annual income from the 2015 census, which amounted to 425 thousand 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.

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.

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.

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 annual income of families of the city of Manila in the Philippines reached 482,790 Philippine pesos according to the preliminary figures for 2023. This reflected a 17 percent increase compared to the values for 2021.

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.

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.

Employees working in the construction of utility projects were paid the highest average annual compensation in the construction sector in the Philippines in 2022. Paid workers in this sub-sector earn an annual wage of about ******* Philippine pesos. This was followed by workers in the electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities.

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.

Preliminary figures for 2023 indicated that agricultural workers in the Philippines had an average daily basic wage of about 322.23 Philippine pesos. The average daily basic wage of agricultural workers gradually increased since 2016.

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 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.

Philippines Average Family Income: Region III, Central Luzon data was reported at 299,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 259,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Income: Region III, Central Luzon data is updated yearly, averaging 155,724.500 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 299,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 46,855.000 PHP in 1988. Philippines Average Family Income: Region III, Central Luzon 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.

Philippines Average Family Income: Region V, Bicol data was reported at 187,000.000 PHP in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 162,000.000 PHP for 2012. Philippines Average Family Income: Region V, Bicol data is updated yearly, averaging 99,113.500 PHP from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 187,000.000 PHP in 2015 and a record low of 26,570.000 PHP in 1988. Philippines Average Family Income: Region V, Bicol 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 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.

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Inspiration

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