Cost of Employment Calculator

Enter the monthly basic salary you're offering to see the true monthly cost of that hire, including mandatory employer contributions and 13th-month accrual.

Monthly Basic Salary Offered

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

Basic Salary Offered₱ 0.00
Employer SSS Share₱ 0.00
Employer PhilHealth Share₱ 0.00
Employer Pag-IBIG Share₱ 0.00
13th-Month Pay Accrual (1/12)₱ 0.00

Why the quoted salary isn't the whole story

When a business offers a candidate a monthly salary, that number is only the starting point of what the hire actually costs. On top of the basic salary, employers in the Philippines are required to shoulder their own share of SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions, plus set aside a portion of the mandatory 13th-month pay every single month so it's funded when it's due.

This calculator covers only those mandatory statutory costs. It doesn't include optional costs like HMO or health insurance, de minimis benefits, training and onboarding costs, equipment, or general overhead — all of which a business should still budget for separately when comparing candidates or planning headcount.

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Why isn't HMO or health insurance included?▼

HMO, life insurance, and similar benefits are optional and vary widely by employer and plan, so they can't be computed from salary alone. This tool focuses on the mandatory statutory costs that apply to every employer regardless of what optional benefits they offer.

Why does 13th-month pay show up as a monthly cost?▼

13th-month pay is paid out once a year, but it's a benefit the employee earns every month they work. Budgeting 1/12 of basic salary each month is the standard way employers accrue for it so the year-end payout doesn't come as a cash-flow surprise.