Hiring in the Philippines? Here’s What It Really Costs

No fluff, no markups. This guide breaks down real salaries for Filipino staff — from virtual assistants to customer service reps — so you can hire confidently and affordably

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With VirtualStaff.ph, you set the salary and choose who to hire. Our platform makes it simple — giving you full control without the headaches.

Wondering “How much should I actually offer?”

You’re not alone. This guide gives you clear salary benchmarks, so you can hire confidently — and fairly.

Most Businesses Pay

PHP 35,000–60,000/month

($619.50–$1,062.00 USD)

That's where most businesses find reliable, professional, long-term staff — people you'd happily hire locally, just without the bloated salary cost.

Monthly Salary Estimates for Popular Full-Time Roles

Role	PHP / month	USD Approx
Virtual Assistant	PHP 25,000–50,000	$500–$900
Admin Assistant	PHP 23,000–40,000	$500–$800
Legal Assistant	PHP 30,000–55,000	$600–$1,000
Customer Support (Live Chat)	PHP 28,000–50,000	$500–$900
Customer Support (Phone/Voice)	PHP 30,000–55,000	$600–$1,000
Billing Specialist	PHP 30,000–55,000	$600–$1,000
Bookkeeper	PHP 30,000–55,000	$600–$1,000
Accountant (CPA)	PHP 45,000–85,000	$800–$1,600
Social Media Assistant	PHP 25,000–45,000	$500–$800
Social Media Manager	PHP 35,000–60,000	$700–$1,100
Video Editor	PHP 28,000–55,000	$500–$1,000
Graphic Designer	PHP 28,000–50,000	$500–$900
WordPress Developer	PHP 35,000–65,000	$700–$1,200
Front-End Developer	PHP 40,000–70,000	$800–$1,300
Web Developer (Generalist)	PHP 35,000–65,000	$700–$1,200
Marketing Assistant	PHP 28,000–50,000	$500–$900
Executive Assistant	PHP 35,000–60,000	$700–$1,100
Lead Generation Specialist	PHP 28,000–55,000	$500–$1,000
Content Writer	PHP 25,000–45,000	$500–$800
Data Entry / Research Assistant	PHP 22,000–35,000	$400–$700

Quick Tips

Hiring part-time? Just halve the rates above

Don't lowball — this is about building a long-term team, not chasing the cheapest help

These are solid middle-class salaries in the Philippines — sustainable, ethical, and life-changing

Why This Matters

Hiring in the Philippines isn’t about getting the cheapest help — it’s about hiring great people at a fraction of what you’d pay locally.

On VirtualStaff.ph, what you offer is what your staff receives. No salary cut from us. It’s the ethical way to build a team — and ironically, it’s also the most cost-effective.

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