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Software Engineer Salary in Manila (Philippines) 2026
How much does a software engineer make in Manila, Philippines? Our 2026 model applies a city pay multiplier and a separate city cost-of-living index to the Philippines mid-level band, so the gross range and the net value of that range are both shown here.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
Salary range
₱945,000–₱1,176,000
Gross annual · PHP
≈ $14,968 – ≈ $18,627 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-10-20)
Average
₱1,060,500
$16,798 approx.
Est. take-home
₱848,400
$13,438 approx.
~20% effective tax (model)
Demand
high
rising trend
Manila vs the Philippines average
The same mid-level software engineer role priced two ways — the city-adjusted band and the national band — so you can see exactly what the location premium is worth before you compare offers.
| Basis | Gross range | Average | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | ₱945,000 – ₱1,176,000 | ₱1,060,500 | $16,798 |
| Philippines national average | ₱780,000 – ₱1,320,000 | ₱1,050,000 | $16,632 |
Manila prices this role 1% above the Philippines national average in our model.
Software Engineer salary in Manila vs the Philippines average
Our model applies a city pay multiplier and a separate city cost-of-living multiplier, so the gross band for Manila and the band for the wider Philippines market are not simply the same number with a bigger city tax. The country's pay benchmark, split between Makati corporate roles and Quezon City operations.
What Manila means for your net pay
A higher gross band in a high-cost city is only worth the move if the salary premium outruns the rent and commuting premium. Use the take-home and purchasing-power tools linked below: they convert this band to net local currency and to a US-equivalent purchasing-power figure so two offers can be compared directly.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Engineer make in Manila?
- A mid-level Software Engineer in Manila earns roughly ₱945,000 to ₱1,176,000 gross per year, with a midpoint near ₱1,060,500, in our 2026 model.
- What is the average Software Engineer salary in Manila?
- Our 2026 city-adjusted model puts the mid-level Software Engineer band in Manila at ₱945,000 to ₱1,176,000 per year before tax.
- Is Manila better or worse for pay than the rest of Philippines?
- The country's pay benchmark, split between Makati corporate roles and Quezon City operations.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Engineer in Manila?
- After the modelled 20% effective rate for Philippines, the ₱945,000 to ₱1,176,000 gross band translates to roughly ₱848,400 per year net at the midpoint.
- How much does cost of living in Manila change what that salary is worth?
- Cost of living in Manila is modelled at 0.36× the US baseline, so this gross band buys roughly $46,661 of US-equivalent purchasing power.
- Is this Software Engineer salary in Manila base pay or total compensation?
- The band is base gross pay. Bonuses, equity and allowances are excluded, so total compensation for the same role in Manila can sit 10–25% above the figure shown.
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