WorkBase PH Research · Published November 1, 2026 · Updated November 9, 2026
Filipino Remote Hiring Benchmarks — 2026 Q4
This release turns WorkBase PH’s aggregate hiring data into a citation-ready source. It covers the expected hourly-rate bands selected by 753 Filipino specialists from May 1 through November 8, 2026, broken down by experience level, skill group and work arrangement, plus a virtual-assistant subset, a developer subset and a small sample of published employer job-post budgets. No individual profile, employer or contact data is included.
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Expected hourly rates
| Rate preference | Specialists | Share of 753 |
|---|---|---|
| Under $5/hour | 56 | 7% |
| $5–$12/hour | 514 | 68% |
| $13–$25/hour | 135 | 18% |
| $26+/hour | 20 | 3% |
| Fixed-price work only | 28 | 4% |
These are rates specialists asked for, not confirmed earnings. The under-$5 option was added on September 30, 2026, so that band is understated. 1,088 specialists signed up in the same period; the 753 are those who chose a rate band, and every percentage on this page is out of the people who answered the rate question.
By experience level
| Level | Specialists | Under $5 | $5–$12 | $13–$25 | $26+ | Fixed only | Above $12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 176 | 14% | 66% | 8% | 4% | 7% | 12% |
| Junior | 73 | 11% | 75% | 10% | 3% | 1% | 12% |
| Mid-level | 176 | 6% | 79% | 10% | 2% | 3% | 11% |
| Senior | 236 | 4% | 68% | 23% | 2% | 2% | 25% |
| Lead | 81 | 1% | 47% | 46% | 4% | 2% | 49% |
742 of the 753 also stated an experience level. Director and C-level groups (11 specialists) are under 20 and not reported. “Above $12” is $13–$25 plus $26+, counted directly rather than added from rounded shares.
By skill group
| Skill group | Specialists | Asking above $12/hour |
|---|---|---|
| IT support | 53 | 38% |
| Web and WordPress development | 89 | 35% |
| Writing and content | 164 | 24% |
| Graphic design | 101 | 22% |
| Sales and lead generation | 162 | 20% |
| Real estate admin | 94 | 20% |
| Social media and marketing | 213 | 19% |
| E-commerce and Shopify | 170 | 19% |
| Bookkeeping and accounting | 114 | 19% |
| Customer support | 324 | 17% |
| Executive assistant | 193 | 17% |
| Virtual and admin assistant | 501 | 16% |
| Data entry | 374 | 15% |
| Video editing | 72 | 15% |
Skill groups come from self-selected skills, so one specialist can appear in several groups.
Virtual and administrative assistants
501 specialists listed virtual or administrative assistant skills (Virtual Assistance, Administrative Support, Calendar Management, Email Management or Document Management) and chose a rate band. Another 150 listed those skills but skipped the rate question and are not counted.
| Rate preference | Specialists | Share of 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Under $5/hour | 37 | 7% |
| $5–$12/hour | 367 | 73% |
| $13–$25/hour | 74 | 15% |
| $26+/hour | 7 | 1% |
| Fixed-price work only | 16 | 3% |
Where rates rise
- Seniority: entry, junior and mid-level specialists ask almost the same rates (11–12% above $12/hour). The step up comes at senior level (25%) and lead level (49%).
- Technical work: 38% of IT-support specialists and 35% of web/WordPress developers asked for more than $12/hour.
- Work arrangement: 24% of 223 part-time specialists asked for more than $12/hour, versus 19% of 513 full-time specialists.
- Developers: among 48 specialists with web, front-end, back-end, full-stack or mobile development skills, 38% selected $5–$12/hour and 52% selected $13–$25/hour.
Employer budget snapshot
Among 22 published hourly job posts from real employers between July 2 and October 6, 2026, the median midpoint of each post’s pay range was $6.50/hour. The middle half ran from $4.00 to $8.19. Full-time posts had a median midpoint of $8.50; part-time posts had a median midpoint of $5.75.
This is a small sample and role mix matters. Test and sample posts were excluded. This snapshot was not part of the November 9 update and keeps its original period.
Methodology and citation
The overall sample contains 753 specialist profiles that selected an expected hourly-rate band at signup from May 1 through November 8, 2026. Admin and test accounts are excluded. Skill groups are based on self-selected skills, so one person can appear in more than one group. Groups with fewer than 20 specialists are not reported. Percentages are rounded, so rows may not add to exactly 100%.
The first edition of this page (November 1, 2026) covered 593 specialists from May 1 through October 24, 2026. The salary guide now uses the November figures; the earlier figures are kept in the Filipino VA cost guide and the developer hiring guide.
Suggested citation: WorkBase PH. “Filipino Remote Hiring Benchmarks — 2026 Q4.” Updated November 9, 2026. https://www.workbaseph.com/research/filipino-remote-hiring-benchmarks-2026-q4.html
Press coverage: Outsource Accelerator reported on this data on November 12, 2026: Seniority lifts Filipino asking rates among 753 WorkBase PH signups. WorkBase PH is a subscriber to Outsource Accelerator’s Marketing Hub.
Next scheduled refresh: January 2027.