MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ average salary of P15,200 was ranked as among the lowest in 110 countries surveyed by think-tank Picordi.com. Of the 110 countries reviewed, Picordi.com said the Philippines’ average salary of P15,200 is 95th – far-off Switzerland’s P296,200 (1st), Luxembourg’s P198,500 (2nd), and United States’ P174,000 (3rd), as well as Singapore’s P168,900 (5th) at P168,900, and Australia’s P164,800 (6th). ADVERTISEMENTThe Philippines’ average salary of P15,200 is likewise lower than its other neighbors in Southeast Asia: Malaysia P41,300 (49th), Thailand P30,700 (60th), and Vietnam P20,000 (80th). Egypt’s average salary is at P10,800 (104th), Nigeria at P9,100 (108th), and Cuba at P1,800 (110th). The ultimate leaders are Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong — the only countries with average wages higher than ₱140,000,” it added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 25, 2020 11:15 UTC