Philippines lags in average net pay rankings

The Philippines placed 126th out of 197 countries in average monthly take-home pay, with workers earning just $393 (₱22,400) in 2025, according to a CEOWORLD Magazine report. This puts the country among the bottom five in the East and Southeast Asia. The report compares post-tax earning worldwide, spotlighting where workers pocket the most — and least — after deductions.