Minimum Wage · Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Wage Order BARMM-05
BARMM Minimum Wage 2026
The highest non-agriculture minimum wage in BARMM is ₱436 a day under Wage Order No. BARMM-05, effective August 6, 2026, issued by the Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (BTWPB), Ministry of Labor and Employment – BARMM. Also searched as: Bangsamoro, BARMM, Cotabato City, Marawi, Maguindanao. Verified against nwpc.dole.gov.ph on October 13, 2026.
Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), nwpc.dole.gov.ph · Last updated: October 13, 2026
Two area groups with different rates
Wage Order BARMM-05 pays more in Cotabato City, Lamitan City and Marawi City than in the rest of the region. Both groups rise again on Dec 1, 2026. The order excludes household helpers (Batas Kasambahay) and registered BMBE workers.
Scheduled: BARMM-05 second tranche takes effect December 1, 2026
The rates in the table below stay in force until then. From December 1, 2026 the highest non-agriculture rate becomes ₱461.
- non-agriculture — Non-agriculture: ₱461
- agriculture — Agriculture / retail: ₱436
- non-agriculture — Non-agriculture: ₱436
- agriculture — Agriculture / retail: ₱426
Wage Order BARMM-05: rate table
Every band the order defines. Effective August 6, 2026. Issued by the Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (BTWPB), Ministry of Labor and Employment – BARMM. Read Wage Order BARMM-05 on nwpc.dole.gov.ph →
Two tranches: the first-tranche rates below took effect Aug 6, 2026 (+₱25 over BARMM-04); a second tranche of +₱25 takes effect Dec 1, 2026.
Areas covered by Wage Order BARMM-05
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The rates above apply across these areas; the order sets no separate rate for any single city or province unless a band says so.
- Basilan · province
- Lanao del Sur · province
- Maguindanao del Norte · province
- Maguindanao del Sur · province
- Tawi-Tawi · province
- Cotabato City · city
- Lamitan City · city
- Marawi City · city
Higher-rate group
Non-agri ₱436 · Agri ₱411
Cotabato City, Lamitan City, Marawi City
Other areas
Non-agri ₱411 · Agri ₱401
Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Lanao del Sur (except Marawi City), Basilan (except Lamitan City), Tawi-Tawi, Special Geographic Area
Monthly and annual equivalents
Monthly = daily × 26 working days (NWPC's own divisor under Labor Code Article 83). Annual = daily × 313 working days.
The ×26 divisor assumes a 6-day work week with paid regular holidays and an unpaid rest day. Different rest-day arrangements give a different monthly figure.
Wage Order history for BARMM
The previous three orders. A dash means we have not yet verified that figure against the order itself — we do not fill gaps with estimates.
Legal basis
Wage Order BARMM-05 is issued under RA 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act). These Labor Code articles govern how it is set and enforced:
- Labor Code Article 99 — Regional minimum wages — the article that sets up wage fixing by region
- Labor Code Article 124 — The standards a wage board must apply when it issues a Wage Order
- Labor Code Article 97 — Definitions of “wage” and “employer”
- Labor Code Article 98 — Which establishments the wage rules apply to
- Labor Code Article 83 — Normal hours of work — the 8-hour day the daily rate is based on
- Labor Code Article 116 — Withholding of wages and kickbacks prohibited
- Labor Code Article 128 — DOLE’s power to inspect employers and order compliance
If your employer pays below the rate for your sector and establishment size, you can report it to your DOLE regional office. You do not need a lawyer to file a wage complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in BARMM right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage in BARMM is ₱436 (non-agriculture). It is set by Wage Order No. BARMM-05. Smaller establishments and agriculture may have lower bands, so check the rate table above for yours.
Which Wage Order applies in BARMM?
Wage Order No. BARMM-05, issued by the Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (BTWPB), Ministry of Labor and Employment – BARMM. It is the latest order NWPC lists for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as of October 13, 2026. The full order is linked in the sources section below.
When did the current BARMM rate take effect?
Wage Order No. BARMM-05 took effect on August 6, 2026. It was issued or approved on July 15, 2026. Earlier orders are listed in the order history above.
Is the agriculture rate different in BARMM?
Yes. Under Wage Order BARMM-05, agriculture is ₱411 / ₱401 per day, against ₱436 for the highest non-agriculture band. See the rate table above for every band.
Which provinces does the BARMM wage order cover?
Wage Order No. BARMM-05 covers Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, Cotabato City, Lamitan City, Marawi City. The rates apply to private-sector workers in these areas according to the bands in the rate table.
How do I compute the monthly rate from the daily rate?
Multiply the daily rate by 26, the working-day divisor NWPC itself cites under Labor Code Article 83. At ₱436 a day that is ₱11,336 a month (₱436 × 26). The annual equivalent uses 313 days: ₱136,468. Employers with different rest-day arrangements will compute a different figure.
What do I do if my employer pays below the BARMM rate?
File a complaint with the DOLE regional office covering your workplace, or ask for a Single Entry Approach (SEnA) conciliation-mediation first. Withholding wages is prohibited under Labor Code Article 116, and DOLE can inspect employers and order compliance under Article 128. You do not need a lawyer to file a wage complaint.
When will the BARMM rate increase next?
BARMM-05's second tranche (+₱25) is scheduled for Dec 1, 2026. After that there is no further step in this order.
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Sources and update log
Update log
October 13, 2026 — page published. Rates read from Wage Order BARMM-05 and cross-checked against NWPC's regional page. For the rate at the moment you are reading, confirm on nwpc.dole.gov.ph.