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Hiring in Philippines

Everything you need to employ talent in Philippines — contracts, payroll, leave and costs. Recruitment Room can hire on your behalf as Employer of Record.

Key facts at a glance

Currency
PHP
Employer cost
≈ 10–14%
Payroll cycle
Semi-monthly
Probation
Up to 6 months
Notice period
30 days
Annual leave
5 days service incentive leave
Working hours
48 hours / week
Capital
Manila

What employers should know

  • 13th-month pay mandatory
  • SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG
  • World-leading CX and BPO talent

Contracts

Employment contracts in Philippines should set out salary, hours (48 hours / week), probation (Up to 6 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.

Payroll & taxes

Payroll typically runs semi-monthly in PHP. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 10–14% of gross salary.

Leave & benefits

Employees are entitled to 5 days service incentive leave of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.

Termination

Notice is 30 days. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.

Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.