13th Month Pay Calculator Philippines

Estimate your 13th month pay in the Philippines based on your monthly basic salary and months worked during the calendar year. Use this calculator for both full-year and prorated scenarios, then check the guide below to understand which pay elements are included and excluded from the computation.

Updated March 17, 2026

Pay details

13th month pay = total basic salary earned during the calendar year ÷ 12. Based on PD 851 and its implementing rules.
13th month pay
Estimated
₱24,000.00
Full Year · 12 months counted
Computation breakdown
Monthly basic salary₱24,000.00
× Months worked12
Total basic salary earned₱288,000.00
÷ 12
Estimated 13th month pay₱24,000.00

The first ₱90,000 of 13th month pay and other bonuses per year is exempt from income tax.

How 13th month pay is computed

Under PD 851, 13th month pay is one-twelfth of the basic salary you earned during the calendar year. For a fixed monthly basic salary, that works out to your monthly basic salary multiplied by the months worked, divided by 12.

If you worked the full year, the result usually equals one month's basic salary. If you worked only part of the year, the amount is prorated based on the basic salary actually earned during the months counted.

Full-year vs prorated 13th month pay

Full-year estimate

For employees who worked the full calendar year. Usually equals one month's basic salary.

₱24,000 × 12 ÷ 12 = ₱24,000

Prorated estimate

For employees who worked part of the year. Based on basic salary earned during the months counted.

₱24,000 × 6 ÷ 12 = ₱12,000

What's included and excluded

The computation base is your basic salary. Supplementary pay items are generally left out.

Usually included
  • Regular basic salary
  • Fixed salary actually earned during the covered months
Usually excluded
  • Overtime pay
  • Holiday pay
  • Night shift differential
  • Allowances
  • Commissions that are not part of basic salary
  • Non-cash benefits

Example: a ₱24,000 monthly salary

Here is the computation for an employee earning ₱24,000 basic per month who worked the full year.

Monthly basic salary₱24,000
× Months worked12
Total basic salary earned₱288,000
÷ 12
Estimated 13th month pay₱24,000

The first ₱90,000 of 13th month pay and other bonuses per year is exempt from income tax; any excess is taxable.

Why your 13th month pay may differ

  • Your salary changed during the year
  • Payroll items were classified differently
  • Your employer already provides a 13th month pay equivalent
  • Case law around PD 851 may affect how compliance is measured
  • Additional company-specific compensation rules apply

This calculator provides a basic salary-based estimate for planning only. It does not classify every payroll item, apply company-specific rules, or constitute legal advice. Confirm your final 13th month pay with your employer's payroll.

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