How much does a medical assistant make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱16,280 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,410
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 87. Vietnam estimate | $3,455 |
| 88. Philippines estimate | $3,410 |
| 89. Equatorial Guinea estimate | $3,328 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₱214,600
- Health records clerk₱236,400
- Community health worker₱241,900
- Optician₱207,400
- Therapy assistant₱185,500
- Quality inspector₱267,000
- Paramedic₱272,800
- Health screener₱221,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱16,280 a month, ₱195,400 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱177,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱217,200.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $3,410 in the Philippines, 13.4 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₱214,600 a year against ₱195,400 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate