A gross monthly salary (sweldo) of ₱240,000 in the Philippines yields an estimated take-home pay of ₱177,593.33 per month after employee SSS (₱1,750.00), PhilHealth (₱2,500.00), Pag-IBIG (₱200.00), and withholding tax/buwis (₱57,956.67) using 2026 government rates.
Enter your gross monthly salary (sweldo) and SweldoSense estimates take-home pay (netong sweldo) using publicly available 2026 contribution and tax (buwis) tables from the BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. The calculator is designed for employed workers in the Philippines who want a clear breakdown of mandatory payroll deductions before they receive their payslip. After calculating, you can download a printable salary estimate PDF for your records — labeled as an estimate only, not an official payslip.
Annual tax/buwis is based on monthly gross sweldo multiplied by 13 to include mandatory 13th month pay, with the first ₱90,000 of bonuses exempt from tax. This mirrors how many employers annualize compensation for BIR withholding under the TRAIN Law (Republic Act 10963).
Understanding SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Deductions (Bawas sa Sweldo)
The Social Security System (SSS) employee share is 5% of Monthly Salary Credit (MSC), capped between ₱5,000 and ₱35,000 for 2026. PhilHealth premiums are 2.5% of monthly basic salary/sweldo for employed members, with a minimum of ₱250 and maximum of ₱2,500. Pag-IBIG (HDMF) contributions are typically 1% for salaries up to ₱1,500 or 2% above that, with a maximum employee share of ₱200 per month under current HDMF guidelines.
SweldoSense applies these schedules automatically so you can see how each government program affects your net pay. Use the salary/sweldo comparison tool when evaluating a new job offer, the overtime & holiday pay calculator for shift premiums, or the 13th month pay calculator if you are leaving an employer before completing twelve months of service.
TRAIN Law Withholding Tax/Buwis in Plain Language
Philippine income tax (buwis sa kita) for employees follows graduated annual brackets. Annual taxable income up to ₱250,000 is exempt. Higher income levels are taxed at progressive rates defined in BIR Revenue Regulations. SweldoSense estimates monthly withholding tax/buwis by computing annual tax on gross compensation (including 13th month) and dividing the result by twelve.
Your employer may apply different adjustments for non-taxable allowances, de minimis benefits, or loan deductions. This tool focuses on the standard employee scenario so you have a reliable baseline for budgeting and salary/sweldo negotiations.
All figures are estimates for employed workers in the Philippines. Actual payslips may differ based on employer benefits, allowances, and payroll policies.