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How Much Should You Pay Filipino Staff?

Set the salary. Choose who to hire. We handle the payroll, compliance, and admin — no bundled fees or middlemen.

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With VirtualStaff.ph, you set the salary. You choose who to hire. We make it simple — with built-in payroll, HR, and legal compliance.

If you're wondering:
“How much should I actually offer?”
You’re not alone. This page gives you the clarity you need to hire confidently — and fairly.

Most Businesses Pay

PHP 35,000–60,000/month

($619.50–$1,062.00 USD)

That's where most businesses find reliable, professional, long-term staff — people you'd happily hire locally, just without the bloated salary cost.

Good – Better – Best

TierWhat You Get
GoodEntry-level. Coachable. Budget-friendly. PHP 25K-35K
Better2-5 years experience. Reliable. Good English. PHP 35K-55K
BestTop-tier professionals. Proactive. Client-facing or technical. PHP 55K-75K+

Tip: Pay fairly. Hire people you'd be proud of locally — but without overpaying inflated agency fees.

Suggested Salary Ranges (Full-Time, 40 hrs/week)

RolePHP / monthUSD Approx
Virtual AssistantPHP 25,000–50,000$500–$900
Admin AssistantPHP 23,000–40,000$500–$800
Legal AssistantPHP 30,000–55,000$600–$1,000
Customer Support (Live Chat)PHP 28,000–50,000$500–$900
Customer Support (Phone/Voice)PHP 30,000–55,000$600–$1,000
Billing SpecialistPHP 30,000–55,000$600–$1,000
BookkeeperPHP 30,000–55,000$600–$1,000
Accountant (CPA)PHP 45,000–85,000$800–$1,600
Social Media AssistantPHP 25,000–45,000$500–$800
Social Media ManagerPHP 35,000–60,000$700–$1,100
Video EditorPHP 28,000–55,000$500–$1,000
Graphic DesignerPHP 28,000–50,000$500–$900
WordPress DeveloperPHP 35,000–65,000$700–$1,200
Front-End DeveloperPHP 40,000–70,000$800–$1,300
Web Developer (Generalist)PHP 35,000–65,000$700–$1,200
Marketing AssistantPHP 28,000–50,000$500–$900
Executive AssistantPHP 35,000–60,000$700–$1,100
Lead Generation SpecialistPHP 28,000–55,000$500–$1,000
Content WriterPHP 25,000–45,000$500–$800
Data Entry / Research AssistantPHP 22,000–35,000$400–$700

Quick Tips

Timezone (US hours)? Add 10–20% for night shifts (Fun fact: In the Philippines, this is called the "graveyard shift" — haha. It's common, but most staff expect a little extra for working overnight.)

Hiring part-time? Just halve the rates above

Higher salary = stronger applicants. Don't lowball — this is about building a long-term team, not chasing the cheapest help

These are solid middle-class salaries in the Philippines — sustainable, ethical, and life-changing

Why This Matters

Hiring in the Philippines isn't about getting the cheapest help — It's about hiring great people at a fraction of what you'd pay locally. With VirtualStaff.ph, you skip the bloated outsourcing agencies and BPOs that pocket 40–60% of what you pay — and underpay the staff. You pay less. Your staff earn more. Everyone's aligned for success.

This is the ethical way to build remote teams — and ironically, it's also the most cost-effective.

What To Do Next

If you haven't already, buy a seat now for $99/month. It unlocks the ability to open a role and start hiring — no hidden fees or bundled pricing

Once you've got your seat:

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Use this guide to set a salary

Attract high-quality applicants

Choose who's right for your team

We handle the admin, payroll, and contracts

You stay in control — and build a team without the overhead.

And Remember...

Your first seat is backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not what you expected, we’ll refund you — no hassle, no risk

But if it works?

It could be the most profitable hiring decision you make this year

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