Average salaries in the Philippines by role, in US dollars

Salaries in the Philippines are typically around 60% to 70% lower than the United States equivalent for the same role, which is why so many American businesses build offshore teams there. This page sets out indicative average monthly salaries by role, in U.S. dollars – based on the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) 2024 Occupational Wages Survey (released on Nov. 25, 2025), the Indeed site (as of July 24, 2026) where Flat Planet also posts vacancies, and foreign exchange rates (as of July 24, 2026) – so you can budget accurately before you outsource.

Average monthly salary in the Philippines by role (in USD)

Roles Average monthly salary (PH) USD conversion
Virtual assistant / admin (admin, support service activities)* ₱25,227 $407.15
Customer service representative (admin, support service activities)* ₱25,227 $407.15
Bookkeeper (professional, scientific and technical activities)* ₱36,096 $582.57
Accounts payable clerk** ₱22,856 $368.88
Accountant** ₱35,326 $570.14
Paralegal, legal support (legal process outsourcing)** ₱27,417 $442.50
Graphic or web designer (arts, entertainment and recreation)* ₱24,531 $395.92
Web and multimedia developer* ₱79,064 $1,276.05

Note: The salary is one part of the cost. Through a provider you also pay a management fee that covers recruitment, employment, payroll, HR, compliance and workspace, still well below the all-in cost of a U.S.-based hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. Sources: *PSA, **Indeed.

What drives salaries in the Philippines?

Philippine salaries vary by seniority, specialist skills, English proficiency, and location (Metro Manila and Cebu command more than provincial areas). Roles requiring professional qualifications (accounting, law, software) sit at the higher end; admin and entry-level customer service are at the lower end. Even at the top end, the cost remains well below the U.S. equivalent.

How much do US businesses actually save?

For a typical role, an American business saves around 60% to 70% on salary by outsourcing to the Philippines, before also avoiding domestic on-costs such as health benefits, payroll taxes and office lease. For a growing team of three to five, that can mean six figures in annual savings redirected into growth.

Methodology

As indicated, the figures above are based on the PSA’s latest available data, as the said agency is the authoritative government source. For roles without a PSA computation, figures are based on the Indeed portal. All are expressed in U.S. dollars, based on foreign exchange rates as of July 24, 2026. All salary figures stated are indicative averages; actual salaries depend on the specific role, and the individual’s experience and skills.

FAQ’s

Average salaries vary widely by role, but for the office and professional roles American businesses outsource, they are typically around 60% to 70% lower than the U.S. equivalent. See the table above for indicative monthly figures by role.

A full-time Filipino virtual assistant costs a fraction of a U.S. admin salary, plus a management fee when hired through a provider. See the table above for the latest indicative figure.

Philippine salaries rise gradually each year with demand for skilled, English-speaking talent, but they remain substantially below U.S. levels, which is why the cost advantage is durable.