Agricultural Minimum Wage Meaning in Philippine Labor Law

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Philippine Labor Law Glossary

Definition: Agricultural minimum wage is the minimum wage rate that applies to covered agricultural workers under the applicable regional wage order.

Also known asAgriculture minimum wage, farm worker minimum wage
ClassificationWage standard
Primary topicWages and Pay
Main legal basisRepublic Act No. 6727 and regional wage orders

Sa Filipino · Filipino Explanation

Ano ang agricultural minimum wage?

Ang agricultural minimum wage ay ang minimum wage rate na saklaw ang mga covered agricultural worker batay sa applicable regional wage order.

Tingnan ang controlling wage order sa rehiyon ng manggagawa dahil dito nakadepende ang eksaktong agricultural rate.

What Agricultural Minimum Wage Means

The Wage Rationalization Act recognizes agricultural and non-agricultural wage rates within the regional minimum-wage system. The exact agricultural rate depends on the controlling wage order for the worker’s region and may differ from the non-agricultural rate.

The implementing rules of Republic Act No. 6727 describe agriculture broadly to include farming and related activities such as cultivation, livestock, poultry and certain farm-based activities, subject to the specific legal definitions and coverage rules.

Why the Rate Can Differ

Regional wage orders may establish different rates or classifications for agricultural workers. Some orders also distinguish plantation and non-plantation agriculture or apply other sector and establishment classifications.

Common Misunderstanding

Misunderstanding: Agricultural workers automatically receive the same minimum wage as all non-agricultural workers in the same region.

Correct approach: Check the current regional wage order because agriculture may have a separate prescribed rate or classification.

Related Terms

Sources and Legal Citations

  1. Republic Act No. 6727 — regional minimum wages and implementing definitions for agriculture. Lawphil text.
  2. National Wages and Productivity Commission — current regional agricultural and non-agricultural wage rates. Official NWPC site.

Sources rechecked as of: August 8, 2026

Disclaimer

The applicable agricultural minimum wage changes by region and wage order. Verify the current official matrix before relying on a peso amount.