Philippine Payroll Guides

In-depth articles covering SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR tax, overtime, benefits, and everything else about getting paid in the Philippines.

SSS

SSS Contribution Table 2026: Complete Guide

Full SSS contribution table for 2026 with MSC brackets, employee/employer shares, and MPF.

8 min read

Tax

BIR TRAIN Law Tax Table: How Much Tax Do You Pay?

Understand the graduated income tax rates under the TRAIN Law.

7 min read

PhilHealth

PhilHealth Contribution Rate 2026

Updated PhilHealth premium rate, salary floor and ceiling for 2026.

5 min read

Pag-IBIG

Pag-IBIG Fund Contribution Guide 2026

How Pag-IBIG contributions work, employee vs employer share.

5 min read

Benefits

13th Month Pay: Rules, Computation & Tax

Everything about mandatory 13th month pay in the Philippines.

6 min read

Wage

Minimum Wage in the Philippines 2026 by Region

Daily minimum wage rates for all 17 regions.

6 min read

Overtime

Overtime Pay Computation in the Philippines

OT rates for regular days, rest days, holidays, and night differential.

7 min read

Holidays

Holiday Pay Rules in the Philippines

Regular vs special holidays and how they affect your pay.

6 min read

Tax

Freelancer Tax Guide Philippines 2026

How freelancers and self-employed individuals file and pay taxes.

8 min read

Benefits

Final Pay Computation: What You're Owed

How to compute your final pay when resigning or being terminated.

6 min read

Benefits

Separation Pay Guide Philippines

When you're entitled to separation pay and how much.

5 min read

Overtime

Night Shift Differential Pay Guide

Night differential rates and computation for night shift workers.

5 min read

Tax

De Minimis Benefits: Tax-Free Employee Perks

List of de minimis benefits exempt from income tax.

6 min read

Benefits

Maternity Leave Benefits in the Philippines

Expanded Maternity Leave law entitlements and SSS benefits.

7 min read

Benefits

Paternity Leave Guide Philippines

Paternity leave entitlements under RA 8187.

4 min read

Benefits

Service Incentive Leave (SIL) Guide

Who qualifies for SIL and how it is computed.

4 min read

Benefits

Retirement Pay Computation Guide

Retirement pay under the Labor Code of the Philippines.

6 min read

General

Gross to Net Pay Explained (Philippines)

Step-by-step walkthrough of how gross salary becomes net pay.

7 min read

Tax

Tax Filing Deadlines Philippines 2026

Key BIR filing dates and deadlines for employees and freelancers.

5 min read

Benefits

How to Compute 13th Month Pay for Resigned Employees

Pro-rated 13th month pay rules when you leave a job mid-year.

5 min read

SSS

SSS Sickness Benefit Guide

Eligibility, computation, and filing for the SSS sickness benefit.

6 min read

SSS

SSS Maternity Benefit Computation

How the SSS maternity benefit is computed under the 105-Day law.

6 min read

SSS

SSS Salary Loan Guide

Loanable amounts, terms, and repayment for the SSS salary loan.

6 min read

Pag-IBIG

Pag-IBIG Housing Loan Eligibility

Requirements and contribution history needed for a Pag-IBIG housing loan.

7 min read

Pag-IBIG

Pag-IBIG Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) Guide

How much you can borrow and how to apply for the Pag-IBIG MPL.

5 min read

PhilHealth

PhilHealth Benefits and Coverage Guide

What PhilHealth covers, from hospitalization to case rates.

7 min read

Tax

How to Compute Withholding Tax on Compensation

Step-by-step withholding tax computation employers use each payroll.

7 min read

Tax

BIR Form 2316: What It Is and Why You Need It

Understanding your annual Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld.

5 min read

General

Difference Between Gross Pay and Net Pay

A clear breakdown of gross pay versus net pay in a Philippine payslip.

4 min read

General

Probationary vs Regular Employee Pay Rules

How pay, benefits, and security of tenure differ by employment status.

6 min read