Guides · 2026

Philippine payroll, explained

Plain-language, step-by-step guides to every mandatory salary deduction for 2026 — with worked examples and the exact official rates. Pair each guide with its calculator.

Seven guides covering the complete deduction set — from a single contribution to your full gross-to-net take-home pay.

Flagship

How to compute your take-home pay

Gross to net: all four deductions applied in order, with worked examples from ₱15,000 to ₱100,000.

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SSS

How to compute your SSS contribution

The 15% rate, finding your Monthly Salary Credit, and the employee/employer split — step by step.

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PhilHealth

How to compute your PhilHealth contribution

The 5% premium, the ₱10,000 floor and ₱100,000 ceiling, and the equal split — explained.

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Pag-IBIG

How to compute your Pag-IBIG contribution

2% + 2% on the ₱10,000 fund-salary cap, the ₱200 maximum, and the low-income rule.

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Tax

How to compute your withholding tax

The BIR TRAIN table — and why tax hits your taxable income (gross minus contributions), not your gross.

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13th Month

How to compute your 13th month pay

Total basic ÷ 12, how proration works, and the ₱90,000 tax-exempt ceiling.

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SSS · Self-employed & OFW

SSS for self-employed, voluntary members & OFWs

Paying the full 15% yourself — with the OFW minimum MSC and the EC rules spelled out.

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Rather just get the number?

Every guide has a matching calculator that does the math instantly — or start with the one that ties them all together.

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