Employer of Record · Philippines

Your Employer of Record in the Philippines.

Hire, pay, and support local staff compliantly — with a dedicated HR team on the ground, not just software. No local entity required.

Employer of Record Philippines team collaborating in a Cebu coworking office
How it works

Launch your Philippine team in four steps.

  1. 01

    You select the talent

    Choose the Filipino professionals who fit your business and culture.

  2. 02

    We employ them

    Your hires are legally employed under our Philippine entity, fully compliant.

  3. 03

    We run payroll & benefits

    Payroll, tax filing, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and 13th-month pay — handled.

  4. 04

    You manage the work

    Direct your team day to day, as if they were your own staff.

Cost calculator

Employer of Record Philippines cost calculator.

See exactly what it costs to hire in the Philippines: salary, mandatory government benefits, 13th-month pay, and fees — broken down so you can budget a fully compliant local hire.

Staff member takes home
Reaches the Philippines
Service + bank fee
Gross salary
Allocation
Line itemPHP / mo/ mo

For estimation only. Uses 2026 statutory rates (SSS 15%, PhilHealth 5%, Pag-IBIG 2% + 2%) and an editable FX rate; actual contributions, minimum wage, and exchange rates vary. Not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Why a local EOR

An Employer of Record in the Philippines, with people on the ground.

Local Philippine HR team guiding a client through compliant hiring

Hyper-local expertise

Built for Philippine labour law, culture, and talent markets — not a generic global template.

Filipino employee working with confidence under an Employer of Record Philippines

Transparent, flat pricing

A predictable monthly management fee on top of salary and benefits — no surprises, fully scalable.

Zero-Ten Park coworking workspace for Philippine teams

A physical ecosystem

Real offices and workspaces your team can use — something software-only platforms can’t offer.

Don’t just hire in the Philippines. Build a compliant team that lasts.

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Employer of Record Philippines — FAQs

How much does an Employer of Record in the Philippines cost?

An Employer of Record Philippines charges a flat management fee (around USD $230 / ₱12,000 per employee per month) on top of the employee’s gross salary and mandatory government contributions. Use the calculator above for your exact monthly total.

What are the mandatory employer costs when hiring in the Philippines?

On top of gross salary, employers fund SSS (10%), PhilHealth (2.5%), and Pag-IBIG (2%) contributions, plus 13th-month pay equal to one-twelfth of annual basic salary accrued each month.

Do I need to register a local entity to hire in the Philippines?

No. An Employer of Record Philippines legally employs your staff on your behalf, so you can hire compliant, full-time Filipino talent without incorporating or opening a local entity.

What is 13th-month pay?

13th-month pay is a legally mandated extra month of basic salary, paid on or before December 24. It equals one-twelfth of the employee’s annual basic pay and is accrued monthly in this calculator.

Get your quote

Talk to a local Employer of Record expert.

Tell us about the roles you want to fill in the Philippines. We’ll send a tailored, all-in cost breakdown and answer your compliance questions.

Employer of Record Philippines consultation with a client