Country-based salary comparisons
The minimum daily wage for non-domestic workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) is USD 9 per day or about USD 1.1 per hour. In comparison, the national minimum wage in the U.S. is USD 7.25 per hour, with many states requiring a minimum wage that is higher than federally mandated. The highest minimum wage is USD 11.50 per hour in Washington.
The annual average wage in the Philippines is approximately USD 5,129. On the other hand, the annual average wage in the United States is USD 60,200; in the United Kingdom, it’s USD 42,800; and USD 52,063 in Australia. To compare,
Chart comparing Philippine salaries to US, UK and Australian salaries
Outsource Accelerator has created an infographic showing the average annual salaries of employees based in the Philippines, USA, UK, and Australia who are performing similar roles:
| Job Description | Average Salary in the Philippines per annum (PHP) | Average Salary in the USA per annum (USD) | Average Salary in UK per annum (GBP) | Average Salary in Australia per annum (AUD) | |
| HR Manager | ₱507,387 | $78,007 | £35,813 | $90,243 | |
| in USD | $9,506 | $78,007 | $46,669 | $66,518 | |
| saving % | n/a | 88% | 80% | 86% | |
| SAP Consultant | ₱616,593 | $76,798 | £37,489 | $96,928 | |
| in USD | $11,552 | $76,798 | $48,818 | $71,445 | |
| saving % | n/a | 85% | 77% | 84% | |
| Software Developer | ₱385,424 | $81,994 | £30,651 | $85,000 | |
| in USD | $7,221 | $81,994 | $39,913 | $62,653 | |
| saving % | n/a | 91% | 82% | 88% | |
| Software Engineer | ₱444,778 | $109,087 | £34,142 | $85,000 | |
| in USD | $8,333 | $109,087 | $44,459 | $62,653 | |
| saving % | n/a | 92% | 81% | 87% | |
| Technical Support Representative | ₱247,555 | $36,924 | £38,570 | $51,869 | |
| in USD | $4,638 | $36,924 | $35,225 | $38,232 | |
| saving % | n/a | 87% | 87% | 88% | |
| IT Representatives (Entry Level) | ₱305,414 | $61,758 | £19,000 | $81,316 | |
| in USD | $5,722 | $61,758 | $24,741 | $59,938 | |
| saving % | n/a | 91% | 77% | 90% | |
| Team Leaders | ₱381,741 | $75,823 | £23,940 | $61,632 | |
| in USD | $7,152 | $75,823 | $31,174 | $45,428 | |
| saving % | n/a | 91% | 77% | 84% | |
| Systems Analyst (3-5 yrs experience) | ₱509,042 | $63,924 | £30,062 | $64,601 | |
| in USD | $9,537 | $63,924 | $39,146 | $47,617 | |
| saving % | n/a | 85% | 76% | 80% | |
| Systems Admin (3-5 yrs experience) | ₱381,741 | $72,760 | £25,422 | $75,137 | |
| in USD | $7,152 | $72,760 | $33,104 | $55,383 | |
| saving % | n/a | 90% | 78% | 87% | |
| Assistant Manager (2-4 yrs experience) | ₱879,895 | $57,121 | £34,000 | $45,503 | |
| in USD | $16,485 | $57,121 | $44,274 | $33,540 | |
| saving % | n/a | 71% | 63% | 51% | |
| Project Manager (2-4 yrs experience) | ₱1,145,331 | $108,000 | £44,000 | $116,714 | |
| in USD | $21,458 | $108,000 | $57,296 | $86,029 | |
| saving % | n/a | 80% | 63% | 75% | |
| Senior Project Manager (12+ yrs experience) | ₱2,647,851 | $102,318 | £61,698 | $146,371 | |
| in USD | $49,608 | $102,318 | $80,343 | $107,890 | |
| saving % | n/a | 52% | 38% | 54% | |
| Program Director (12+ yrs experience) | ₱3,710,024 | $94,623 | £112,097 | $153,750 | |
| in USD | $69,508 | $94,623 | $145,972 | $113,329 | |
| saving % | n/a | 27% | 52% | 39% | |
| Call Centre Agent (non-voice entry level) | ₱178,114 | $29,717 | £17,000 | $47,857 | |
| in USD | $3,337 | $29,717 | $22,137 | $35,275 | |
| saving % | n/a | 89% | 85% | 91% | |
| Call Centre Agent (5 yrs experience) | ₱318,064 | $47,627 | £20,000 | $65,483 | |
| in USD | $5,959 | $47,627 | $26,044 | $48,267 | |
| saving % | n/a | 87% | 77% | 88% | |
| Virtual Assistants (2+ yrs experience) | ₱121,963 | $42,240 | £30,000 | $43,139 | |
| in USD | $2,285 | $42,240 | $39,066 | $31,797 | |
| saving % | n/a | 95% | 94% | 93% | |
| Virtual Assistants (7+ yrs experience) | ₱228,767 | $52,800 | £45,000 | $58,385 | |
| in USD | $4,286 | $52,800 | $58,599 | $43,035 | |
| saving % | n/a | 92% | 93% | 90% | |
| Copywriter | ₱254,441 | $56,600 | £40,000. | $85,000 | |
| in USD | $4,767 | $56,600 | $52,088 | $62,653 | |
| saving % | n/a | 92% | 91% | 92% | |
| Accountant | ₱318,064 | $67,190 | £56,000 | $79,337 | |
| in USD | $5,959 | $67,190 | $72,923 | $58,479 | |
| saving % | n/a | 91% | 92% | 90% | |
| Accounting Supervisor | ₱342,350 | $79,408 | £37,267 | $81,665 | |
| in USD | $6,414 | $79,408 | $48,529 | $60,195 | |
| saving % | n/a | 92% | 87% | 89% | |
| Graphic Artist (Entry Level) | ₱207,257 | $46,658 | £29,695 | $51,006 | |
| in USD | $3,883 | $46,658 | $38,668 | $37,596 | |
| saving % | n/a | 92% | 90% | 90% | |
As it stands, business owners with companies in the US, UK, and Australia can save at least 80% of labor costs should they choose to outsource these tasks to BPO companies based in the Philippines. Some jobs, such as copywriter, graphic designer, technical support representative, and virtual assistant are more than 85% cheaper in the Philippines compared to other countries.
Job description and salary and wages summary for Philippine roles
In line with the table above, these are but a few of the more commonly used job titles and descriptions in the BPO industry:
Accountant role and salary:
Accountants are responsible for preparing the assets, capital account, and liabilities of the company, as well as recording financial transactions and compiling and analyzing financial information. They analyze accounting options and audit documents, plus they also compute the wages of company employees.
The table above shows the average annual salary for an accountant based in the Philippines $5,959, compared to $67,190 for US, £37,267 for UK and au$58,479 for Australia. This is a saving of 91%. 92% and 90% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Accounting supervisor role and salary:
It is the accounting supervisor’s job to maintain and oversee the finances of the company. Ensuring the efficiency and compliance of their junior accountants is also their responsibility. Additionally, they may assist in company audits.
The table above shows the average annual salary for an accountanting supervisor based in the Philippines $6,414, compared to $79,408 for US, £37,267 for UK and au$81,665 for Australia. This is a saving of 92%. 87% and 89% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Assistant manager role and salary:
Assistant managers must have amazing leadership skills, and they should be comfortable with multitasking. Often, they help managers by taking over some of their tasks like monitoring inventories, designating tasks to team members, and overseeing the production process and making sure that the team is meeting all their milestones at the right time.
The table above shows the average annual salary for an assistant manager based in the Philippines $16485, compared to $57,121 for US, £34,000 for UK and au$45,503 for Australia. This is a saving of 71%. 63% and 51% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Call center agent role and salary:
Call center agents are often preoccupied with calling clients or receiving calls. They interview their clients, obtaining necessary information and recording it in different systems, or they may verify the information they have already received. Additionally, call center agents can answer the questions of their clients, provide them necessary information, or guide them through different processes.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a call centre agent based in the Philippines $5,959, compared to $47,627 for US, £20,000 for UK and au$65,483 for Australia. This is a saving of 87%. 77% and 88% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Copywriter role and salary:
A copywriter’s task typically includes writing unique advertising, descriptive, or marketing texts. These copies can be used on the client’s website, social media platforms, or other forms of media like product and brand jingles.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a copywriter based in the Philippines $4,767, compared to $56,600 for US, £40,000 for UK and au$85,000 for Australia. This is a saving of 92%. 91% and 92% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Graphic artist role and salary:
Graphic artists are tasked with creating visual art and concepts that should captivate potential customers. They typically work with a marketing team, and their art is commonly used in websites, magazines, brochures, and advertisements.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a graphic artist based in the Philippines $3,883, compared to $46,658 for US, £29,695 for UK and au$51,006 for Australia. This is a saving of 92%. 90% and 90% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
HR manager role and salary:
Human resource or HR managers lead the HR team and ensure that the office is running smoothly. They see to it that the health and overall well-being of the employees are taken care of by implementing rules and regulations in the workplace.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a HR manager based in the Philippines $9,506, compared to $78,007 for US, £35,813 for UK and au$90,243 for Australia. This is a saving of 88%. 80% and 86% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Project manager role and salary:
The job of a project manager revolves around planning, budgeting, and overseeing all aspects of a specific project. Among their responsibilities are defining the scope and direction of the project they are managing and ensuring that every goal is completed right on schedule.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a project manager based in the Philippines $21,458, compared to $108,000 for US, £44,000 for UK and au$116,714 for Australia. This is a saving of 80%. 63% and 75% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
SAP consultant role and salary:
System applications and products or SAP consultants talk to the representative of their customers and evaluate their demands. They use their expertise to program the software that will accommodate the needs of the client and conform to their business model as a whole.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a SAP consultant based in the Philippines $11,552, compared to $76,798 for US, £37,489 for UK and au$96,928 for Australia. This is a saving of 85%. 77% and 84% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Software developer role and salary:
Also referred to as computer programmers, software developers play a key role in designing, testing, installing, and maintaining software systems. The work that they do helps create a more efficient workplace and improve the experience of customers.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a software developer based in the Philippines $7,221, compared to $81,994 for US, £30,651 for UK and au$85,000 for Australia. This is a saving of 91%. 82% and 88% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Software engineer role and salary:
Just like software developers, software engineers take care of the more technical aspects of keeping a business running. They specialize in certain areas of software development and must be fluent in particular sets of computer languages and development environments. Some of the areas they focus on are applications and databases, networks, and operating systems.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a software engineer based in the Philippines $8,333, compared to $109,087 for US, £34,142 for UK and au$85,000 for Australia. This is a saving of 92%. 81% and 87% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Systems administrator role and salary:
Systems administrators spend their working hours installing, upgrading, and monitoring software and hardware. They also maintain operating systems, business applications, security tools, PCs, emails, and other essentials the keep the business running.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a systems administrator based in the Philippines $7,152, compared to $72,760 for US, £25,422 for UK and au$75,137 for Australia. This is a saving of 90%. 78% and 87% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Systems analyst role and salary:
Systems analysts are problem solvers. They talk to their clients and evaluate their current procedures and processes, then develop solutions to their problems by using alternative workflows or by designing and developing new systems.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a systems analyst based in the Philippines $9,537, compared to $63,924 for US, £30,062 for UK and au$64,601 for Australia. This is a saving of 85%. 76% and 80% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Team leader role and salary:
Just like the job title says, team leaders lead and manage a group of employees. They make sure that group members are communicating with each other, adhering to safety and standard practices, and meeting their deadlines. They can also be tasked with hiring and training team members and updating the upper management about the progress of their current tasks.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a team leader based in the Philippines $7,152, compared to $75,823 for US, £23,940 for UK and au$61,632 for Australia. This is a saving of 91%. 77% and 84% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Technical support representative role and salary:
Technical support representatives or TSRs work in an in-bound call center environment. They resolve the technical and network problems of their clients by researching possible solutions and troubleshooting common issues.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a technical support representative based in the Philippines $4,638, compared to $36,924 for US, £38,570 for UK and au$51,869 for Australia. This is a saving of 87%. 87% and 88% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
Virtual assistant role and salary:
Administrative tasks are the forte of virtual assistants. They answer emails, schedule meetings, and take care of travel arrangements like hotel and flight bookings.
The table above shows the average annual salary for a virtual assistant based in the Philippines $2,285, compared to $42,240 for US, £30,000 for UK and au$43,139 for Australia. This is a saving of 95%. 94% and 93% for US, UK, and Australia respectively.
The BPO industry in the Philippines is becoming more diversified, especially in the wake of AI adoption. Aside from the professions mentioned above, the industry also employs professionals in the fields of law, engineering, and healthcare, among others.
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