> Source: https://coursetojob.com/countries/philippines/ — updated 2026-09-26 · language: en > Markdown version of this CourseToJob page for AI agents. The HTML page is canonical. Data licence CC BY 4.0: cite the page URL and the original statistical source. East Asia and Pacific # Graduate jobs and salaries in Philippines Updated September 26, 2026 Data years: 2024 [How we use data](https://coursetojob.com/methodology/) Quick answer In Philippines, employees with tertiary education earned a median of ₱23,390 a month in 2024 (PPP$ 1,128) — +54% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 2.3%, against 1.5% for all adults aged 25 and over (2024). Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO) - **+54%** degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2024) - **₱23,390** median monthly pay with tertiary education (2024) - **2.3%** unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 1.5%, 2024) - **15.2%** unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2024) ## Do graduates earn more in Philippines? **Median monthly earnings by education level, Philippines, 2024Employees, median monthly earnings. PPP$ adjusts for price differences between countries.** | Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Less than basic education | ₱10,646 | 513 | -30% | | Basic education | ₱14,235 | 686 | -6% | | Intermediate education | ₱15,208 | 733 | 0% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | ₱23,390 | 1,128 | +54% | | Short-cycle tertiary | ₱15,817 | 762 | +4% | | Bachelor's or equivalent | ₱24,333 | 1,173 | +60% | | Master's or equivalent | ₱41,063 | 1,980 | +170% | | Doctoral or equivalent | ₱60,833 | 2,933 | +300% | | All levels | ₱15,208 | 733 | — | The degree premium ranks 61 of 128 countries with data. That is above the East Asia and Pacific median of +52%. ### Earnings over time (PPP$ a month) Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels PPP$ values are in current international dollars, so part of the rise reflects inflation. ## Which occupations pay the most in Philippines? Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2024, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles. | Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Managers [Construction manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/construction-manager/), [Marketing manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/marketing-manager/), [Project manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/project-manager/), [Supply chain manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/supply-chain-manager/) | ₱30,417 | 1,466 | +100% | | Professionals [Software developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/software-developer/), [Web developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/web-developer/), [Data scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-scientist/), [Data analyst](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-analyst/) | ₱30,417 | 1,466 | +100% | | Technicians and associate professionals [IT support technician](https://coursetojob.com/careers/it-support-technician/), [Paramedic](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paramedic/), [Biomedical scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/biomedical-scientist/), [Paralegal](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paralegal/) | ₱21,292 | 1,026 | +40% | | Clerical support workers | ₱19,619 | 946 | +29% | | Plant and machine operators and assemblers | ₱15,360 | 740 | +1% | | Craft and related trades workers | ₱15,208 | 733 | 0% | | Service and sales workers [Police officer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/police-officer/) | ₱14,296 | 689 | -6% | | Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | ₱12,167 | 587 | -20% | | Elementary occupations | ₱12,167 | 587 | -20% | | All occupations | ₱15,208 | 733 | — | ## Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Philippines? **Unemployment rate by education level, 2024** | Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 | | --- | --- | --- | | Less than basic education | 0.6% | 2.9% | | Basic education | 1.3% | 4.6% | | Intermediate education | 2.3% | 9.3% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | 2.3% | 15.2% | | All levels | 1.5% | 8.0% | Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 19 lowest of 130 countries with data. The East Asia and Pacific median is 2.3%. ### Unemployment over time, adults 25+ Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels ## Studying and working in Philippines Rules on student visas, work after graduation and recognition of qualifications change often. Use the official sources below and check the date on any advice you read. [Guide: how to choose a country to study in](https://coursetojob.com/guides/study-abroad/) · [Guide: getting your degree recognised abroad](https://coursetojob.com/guides/degree-recognition-abroad/) ## Country context - **Population:** 116.8M (2025) - **GDP per person (PPP):** $12,577 (2025) - **Tertiary enrolment (gross):** 47.4% (2024) ## Questions about graduate jobs in Philippines **Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Philippines?** According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Philippines with tertiary education earned a median of ₱23,390 a month in 2024, compared with ₱15,208 for all employees — +54%. The degree premium ranks 61 of 128 countries with data. **What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Philippines?** In 2024, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Philippines was 2.3%, compared with 1.5% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 15.2%. **Which jobs pay the most in Philippines?** The best-paid occupation group in Philippines in 2024 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of ₱30,417 (PPP$ 1,466). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of ₱30,417. ## Compare with other countries in East Asia and Pacific [Compare Philippines side by side](https://coursetojob.com/compare/?c=PH,JP,VN) - **[Japan](https://coursetojob.com/countries/japan/)** — 2.4% unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2020) East Asia and Pacific - **[Vietnam](https://coursetojob.com/countries/vietnam/)** — +25% more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) East Asia and Pacific - **[Thailand](https://coursetojob.com/countries/thailand/)** — +74% more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) East Asia and Pacific - **[Myanmar](https://coursetojob.com/countries/myanmar/)** — -16% more for tertiary-educated employees (2020) East Asia and Pacific - **[South Korea](https://coursetojob.com/countries/south-korea/)** — 2.6% unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2025) East Asia and Pacific - **[Indonesia](https://coursetojob.com/countries/indonesia/)** — +60% more for tertiary-educated employees (2023) East Asia and Pacific ## Sources 1. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2024 2. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2024 3. [ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2024 4. [World Bank — World Development Indicators](https://data.worldbank.org/country/ph) — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment **How to cite this page:** CourseToJob (2026). 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