Minimum Wage · Region X — Northern Mindanao · Wage Order RX-24
Region 10 Minimum Wage 2026
The highest non-agriculture minimum wage in Region 10 is ₱500 a day under Wage Order No. RX-24, in force since May 1, 2026, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – X (RTWPB-X). Also searched as: Northern Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Bukidnon. 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
Your rate depends on whether you are in Category I or II
Wage Order RX-24 pays ₱500 in Category I (the cities and municipalities listed below) and ₱485 everywhere else. Retail and service establishments with 10 workers or fewer fall under Category II regardless of location. Agriculture is paid the same rate as non-agriculture in each category.
Wage Order RX-24: rate table
Every band the order defines. Effective January 16, 2026. Issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – X (RTWPB-X). Read Wage Order RX-24 on nwpc.dole.gov.ph →
Two tranches: Category I ₱486 and Category II ₱471 from Jan 16, 2026, rising to the rates below on May 1, 2026.
Areas covered by Wage Order RX-24
Region X — Northern 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.
- Bukidnon · province
- Camiguin · province
- Lanao del Norte · province
- Misamis Occidental · province
- Misamis Oriental · province
- Cagayan de Oro · city
- Iligan · city
- Malaybalay · city
- Valencia · city
- Ozamiz · city
Category I
Non-agri ₱500 · Agri ₱500
Cities: Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz
Municipalities: Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Opol, Maramag, Quezon, Manolo Fortich, Lugait
Category II
Non-agri ₱485 · Agri ₱485
Every other area in the region, and all retail and service establishments employing not more than 10 workers
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 Region 10
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 RX-24 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 Region 10 right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage in Region 10 is ₱500 (category i — cities and listed municipalities). It is set by Wage Order No. RX-24. Smaller establishments and agriculture may have lower bands, so check the rate table above for yours.
Which Wage Order applies in Region 10?
Wage Order No. RX-24, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – X (RTWPB-X). It is the latest order NWPC lists for Region X — Northern Mindanao as of October 13, 2026. The full order is linked in the sources section below.
When did the current Region 10 rate take effect?
Wage Order No. RX-24 took effect on January 16, 2026. It was issued or approved on December 15, 2025. Earlier orders are listed in the order history above.
Is the agriculture rate different in Region 10?
Yes. Under Wage Order RX-24, agriculture is ₱500 / ₱485 per day, against ₱500 for the highest non-agriculture band. See the rate table above for every band.
Which provinces does the Region 10 wage order cover?
Wage Order No. RX-24 covers Region X — Northern Mindanao: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Ozamiz. 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 ₱500 a day that is ₱13,000 a month (₱500 × 26). The annual equivalent uses 313 days: ₱156,500. Employers with different rest-day arrangements will compute a different figure.
What do I do if my employer pays below the Region 10 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 Region 10 rate increase next?
RX-24's second tranche already took effect on May 1, 2026; no further step is scheduled. NWPC listed no newer Region X order as of the verification date, though a 2026 wage review was hinted by a secondary source.
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Sources and update log
Update log
October 13, 2026 — page published. Rates read from Wage Order RX-24 and cross-checked against NWPC's regional page. For the rate at the moment you are reading, confirm on nwpc.dole.gov.ph.