🇵🇭 Philippine Local Market Rates
Standard rates when working with local Philippine clients
Administrative & Support
- Virtual Assistant ₱150-300/hr
- Data Entry ₱120-250/hr
- Customer Service ₱180-350/hr
- Social Media Management ₱200-400/hr
- Content Moderation ₱150-280/hr
Creative & Design
- Graphic Designer ₱300-600/hr
- UI/UX Designer ₱400-800/hr
- Video Editor ₱350-700/hr
- Photographer ₱500-1200/hr
- 3D Artist ₱400-900/hr
Technical & Development
- Web Developer ₱500-1200/hr
- Mobile App Developer ₱600-1400/hr
- Data Analyst ₱450-1000/hr
- DevOps Engineer ₱700-1500/hr
- AI/ML Specialist ₱800-1800/hr
Writing & Content
- Content Writer ₱250-500/hr
- Copywriter ₱300-650/hr
- Technical Writer ₱350-700/hr
- SEO Specialist ₱300-600/hr
- Translator ₱200-450/hr
Business & Finance
- Bookkeeper ₱300-600/hr
- Accountant ₱400-800/hr
- Digital Marketer ₱350-700/hr
- Business Analyst ₱500-1000/hr
- Project Manager ₱600-1200/hr
Education & Training
- Online Tutor ₱200-500/hr
- Course Creator ₱300-700/hr
- Language Teacher ₱250-600/hr
- Corporate Trainer ₱500-1200/hr
- Curriculum Developer ₱400-800/hr
Medical & Healthcare
- Medical Transcriptionist ₱300-600/hr
- Medical Billing Specialist ₱350-700/hr
- Medical Coder ₱400-800/hr
- Healthcare Virtual Assistant ₱250-550/hr
- Medical Research Assistant ₱300-650/hr
Legal & Compliance
- Paralegal Assistant ₱400-800/hr
- Legal Research Specialist ₱350-750/hr
- Legal Transcriptionist ₱300-600/hr
- Document Review Specialist ₱300-650/hr
- Contract Analysis Assistant ₱400-900/hr
🌏 Southeast Asia Regional Comparison
How Philippine rates compare across the SEA region - Stay competitive while pricing fairly
| Country | Virtual Assistant | Web Developer | Graphic Designer | Content Writer | Digital Marketer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $25-45/hr | $40-80/hr | $30-60/hr | $25-50/hr | $35-70/hr |
| Malaysia | $8-15/hr | $15-35/hr | $12-25/hr | $10-20/hr | $12-28/hr |
| Thailand | $6-12/hr | $12-28/hr | $8-18/hr | $8-15/hr | $10-22/hr |
| Philippines | $3-8/hr | $8-25/hr | $5-15/hr | $4-12/hr | $6-18/hr |
| Vietnam | $4-10/hr | $10-22/hr | $6-14/hr | $5-10/hr | $7-16/hr |
| Indonesia | $3-7/hr | $7-18/hr | $4-12/hr | $3-8/hr | $5-14/hr |
SEA Competitive Adjustment Guidelines
When working with Southeast Asian clients, consider these multiplier ranges to stay competitive while ensuring fair compensation:
Safe increase that keeps you competitive with regional rates while ensuring basic fair compensation.
Sweet spot that provides good compensation while remaining attractive to SEA clients.
For specialized skills and experienced professionals who can command higher rates.
Note: Use the calculator's results page to apply these multipliers interactively to your calculated rate.
🌍 Western Market Fair Pricing
Combat global pay inequality - Price fairly when working with US, Canada, Australia, UK, and EU clients
| Role | Western Local Rate | Typical Offshore Rate | Fair Filipino Rate | Value Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | $25-45/hr | $3-6/hr | $12-20/hr | -75% |
| Web Developer | $50-120/hr | $8-15/hr | $25-50/hr | -80% |
| Graphic Designer | $35-75/hr | $5-12/hr | $18-35/hr | -70% |
| Content Writer | $30-65/hr | $4-8/hr | $15-25/hr | -75% |
| Digital Marketer | $40-90/hr | $6-12/hr | $20-40/hr | -78% |
| Data Analyst | $45-95/hr | $8-15/hr | $22-45/hr | -75% |
Western Market Fair Pricing Guidelines
These guidelines help you price more fairly when working with Western clients, bridging the pay gap while remaining competitive:
For new freelancers entering the Western market. Still provides significant savings to clients.
Balanced rate for skilled professionals. Combats exploitation while staying competitive.
For highly skilled specialists. Ensures fair compensation for expertise.
Why these multipliers work:
- Account for the massive cost savings Western companies get (60-70% vs local rates)
- Ensure you're paid fairly for the value you provide
- Combat the exploitation common in offshore hiring
- Keep you competitive while protecting against $6/hr exploitation
- Sustainable approach that builds long-term client relationships
Apply these multipliers: Use the calculator's results page to adjust your rate interactively based on your client's location.
📚 Rate Data Sources & References
Our rate guidelines are compiled from multiple industry sources and market research
Primary Salary Data Sources
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PayScale Philippines payscale.com/research/PH/Job ↗ Comprehensive salary data for Philippine jobs across industries
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Indeed Philippines ph.indeed.com/cmp/Upwork/salaries ↗ Real-world salary data from job postings and employee reports
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Salary Explorer Philippines salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=173 ↗ Detailed salary surveys and cost of living analysis
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JobStreet Philippines jobstreet.com.ph/career-resources/salary-report ↗ Local market salary insights and trends
Global Freelancing Platforms
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Upwork Global Freelancer Report upwork.com/research/freelance-forward-2023 ↗ Global freelancing market insights and rate benchmarks
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Freelancer.com Rates freelancer.com/articles/starting-out/freelance-rates-guide ↗ Platform-specific rate guidelines and market data
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Fiverr Business Trends blog.fiverr.com/post/freelance-statistics ↗ Market trends and pricing insights for service providers
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