Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE)

Dear eFOI user,

Thank you for your request dated Nov. 4, 2024, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch regarding construction labor rates for the year 2024.

It is important to note that there are no specific labor rates exclusively prescribed for the construction industry under existing regulations. The minimum wage rates for construction workers vary depending on the region. Employers in the construction sector are mandated to ensure compliance with the applicable minimum wage rates as determined by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board.

For reference, the current minimum wage rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) for the non-agriculture sector, which includes construction industry workers, is Php 645.00 per day. Employers may pay its workers wage rates higher than that provided under the Wage Order based on company policies, worker skills, and mutual agreements as long as other employee benefits are not compromised.

For those employed outside of the NCR, the current minimum wage rates can be accessed and verified on the NWPC website at https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Dole National Capital Region Receiving Officer

FOI Officer

Department of Labor and Employment