Minimum Wage · Cotabato City, Lamitan City and Marawi City · Wage Order BARMM-05
Cotabato City Minimum Wage 2026
The highest non-agriculture minimum wage in Cotabato City 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: Cotabato City, Marawi City, Lamitan City, Lanao del Sur. 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
These three cities are paid more than the rest of BARMM
Wage Order BARMM-05 sets a higher rate for Cotabato City, Lamitan City and Marawi City than for the rest of the Bangsamoro region. See the BARMM page for the other group.
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
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
Cotabato City, Lamitan City and Marawi City. The rates above apply across these areas; the order sets no separate rate for any single city or province unless a band says so.
- Cotabato City · city
- Lamitan City · city
- Marawi City · city
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 Cotabato City
The previous three orders, showing the highest non-agriculture rate across all of BARMM. 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 Cotabato City right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage in Cotabato City 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 Cotabato City?
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 Cotabato City, Lamitan City and Marawi City as of October 13, 2026. The full order is linked in the sources section below.
When did the current Cotabato City 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 Cotabato City?
Yes. Under Wage Order BARMM-05, agriculture is ₱411 per day, against ₱436 for the highest non-agriculture band. See the rate table above for every band.
Which areas does the Cotabato City rate cover?
Wage Order No. BARMM-05 covers Cotabato City, Lamitan City and Marawi City: 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 Cotabato City 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 Cotabato City 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.