How much does a construction worker make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱13,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,807
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 85. Vanuatu estimate | $3,369 |
| 86. Philippines estimate | $2,807 |
| 87. Djibouti estimate | $2,603 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant₱186,300
- Civils worker₱184,700
- Picker and packer₱134,200
- Factory labourer₱152,500
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₱142,800
- Fiacre driver₱133,000
- Warehouse worker₱157,400
- Shelf stacker₱127,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱13,400 a month, ₱160,800 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱143,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱195,100.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $2,807 in the Philippines, 16.6 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: ₱186,300 a year against ₱160,800 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate