Minimum Wage · Region IV-A — CALABARZON · Wage Order IVA-22
Region 4A Minimum Wage 2026
The highest non-agriculture minimum wage in Region 4A is ₱600 a day under Wage Order No. IVA-22, effective October 5, 2025, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – IV-A (RTWPB-IVA). Also searched as: CALABARZON, Calabarzon, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon. 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 your city or municipality's class
Wage Order IVA-22 sets different rates for the Extended Metropolitan Area, component cities, first-class municipalities and 2nd–5th class municipalities. Find your city or municipality in the area-class list below to see which rate applies. Retail and service establishments with 10 workers or fewer have one rate in all areas.
Scheduled: Wage Order IVA-23 takes effect October 26, 2026
The rates in the table below stay in force until then. From October 26, 2026 the highest non-agriculture rate becomes ₱645 under Wage Order IVA-23. Read IVA-23 →
- non-agriculture — Extended Metropolitan Area and component cities (incl. Rosario, Cavite): ₱645
- non-agriculture — First-class municipalities (incl. reclassified): ₱590
- non-agriculture — Second- to fifth-class municipalities: ₱550
- non-agriculture — Retail/service, 10 workers or fewer: ₱550
- agriculture — EMA, component cities and first-class municipalities: ₱550
- agriculture — Second- to fifth-class municipalities: ₱550
Wage Order IVA-22: rate table
Every band the order defines. Effective October 5, 2025. Issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – IV-A (RTWPB-IVA). Read Wage Order IVA-22 on nwpc.dole.gov.ph →
Rates differ by area class. Second-tranche classes (reclassified first-class and 2nd–5th class municipalities, and retail/service) rose to the rates below on Apr 1, 2026. The top three classes had a single increase on Oct 5, 2025.
Areas covered by Wage Order IVA-22
Region IV-A — CALABARZON. The rates above apply across these areas; the order sets no separate rate for any single city or province unless a band says so.
- Batangas · province
- Cavite · province
- Laguna · province
- Quezon · province
- Rizal · province
Extended Metropolitan Area and component cities
Non-agri ₱600 · Agri ₱525
Extended Metropolitan Area: Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Imus, Biñan, San Pedro, Laguna Techno Park, Cainta, Antipolo, Taytay
Component cities: Cavite City, Carmona, General Trias, Tagaytay, Trece Martires, Cabuyao, Calamba, Santa Rosa, San Pablo, Batangas City, Calaca, Tanauan, Santo Tomas, LIMA Technology Center, Lipa, Tayabas, Lucena, Rosario (Cavite)
First-class municipalities
Non-agri ₱550
Cavite: Alfonso, General Mariano Alvarez, Indang, Kawit, Naic, Noveleta, Silang, Tanza
Laguna: Alaminos, Bay, Calauan, Los Baños, Nagcarlan, Pila, Siniloan, Santa Cruz
Batangas: Balayan, Bauan, Calatagan, Ibaan, Lemery, Lian, Lobo, Mabini, Malvar, Nasugbu, Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, San Pascual, Taal, Talisay, Taysan
Rizal: Angono, Baras, Binangonan, Morong, Pililla, Rodriguez, San Mateo, Tanay, Teresa
Quezon: Atimonan, Calauag, Candelaria, Catanauan, General Nakar, Guinayangan, Gumaca, Infanta, Lopez, Lucban, Mauban, Mulanay, Pagbilao, Polilio, Real, San Francisco, San Narciso, Sariaya, Tagkawayan, Tiaong
Second- to fifth-class municipalities
Non-agri ₱525 · Agri ₱508
Cavite: Amadeo, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Ternate
Laguna: Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Liliw, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Rizal, Santa Maria, Victoria
Batangas: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Mataas na Kahoy, San Luis, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Tingloy, Tuy
Rizal: Cardona, Jala-Jala
Quezon: Agdangan, Alabat, Buenavista, Burdeos, Dolores, General Luna, Jomalig, Macalelon, Padre Burgos, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Perez, Plaridel, Pitogo, Quezon, Sampaloc, San Andres, San Antonio, Unisan
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 4A
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 IVA-22 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 4A right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage in Region 4A is ₱600 (extended metropolitan area and component cities (incl. rosario, cavite)). It is set by Wage Order No. IVA-22. Smaller establishments and agriculture may have lower bands, so check the rate table above for yours.
Which Wage Order applies in Region 4A?
Wage Order No. IVA-22, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – IV-A (RTWPB-IVA). It is the latest order NWPC lists for Region IV-A — CALABARZON as of October 13, 2026. The full order is linked in the sources section below.
When did the current Region 4A rate take effect?
Wage Order No. IVA-22 took effect on October 5, 2025. Earlier orders are listed in the order history above.
Is the agriculture rate different in Region 4A?
Yes. Under Wage Order IVA-22, agriculture is ₱525 / ₱508 per day, against ₱600 for the highest non-agriculture band. See the rate table above for every band.
Which provinces does the Region 4A wage order cover?
Wage Order No. IVA-22 covers Region IV-A — CALABARZON: Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal. 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 ₱600 a day that is ₱15,600 a month (₱600 × 26). The annual equivalent uses 313 days: ₱187,800. Employers with different rest-day arrangements will compute a different figure.
What do I do if my employer pays below the Region 4A 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 4A rate increase next?
Wage Order IVA-23 is the next change: it takes effect on Oct 26, 2026. See the table at the top of this page once it is in force. Each wage board reviews independently, so watch nwpc.dole.gov.ph for later petitions.
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Sources and update log
Update log
October 13, 2026 — page published. Rates read from Wage Order IVA-22 and cross-checked against NWPC's regional page. For the rate at the moment you are reading, confirm on nwpc.dole.gov.ph.