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ICT workers post top national average monthly wage
The average monthly wage for full-time workers in the Philippines in 2024 was P21,544, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's Occupational Wages Survey.
This average includes a basic pay of P20,309 and P1,235 in monthly cash allowances.
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector offered the highest average monthly wage at P43,676, with basic pay of P40,931 and P2,745 in allowances.
Other sectors with high average wages include professional, scientific, and technical activities at P36,096, and electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply at P35,188.
Conversely, the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing sector reported the lowest average wage at P14,615.
Workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) received the highest average monthly wage of P29,310, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) had the lowest.
Experts suggest that the strong demand for ICT workers and professionals contributes to their higher wages, signaling an attractive career path for new entrants.
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