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This Philippines salary guide shows what Australian businesses typically pay Philippines-based staff in 2026. Every figure is a monthly salary in Australian dollars, paid directly to the hire. Tarino’s fee is separate. It is a one-time $5,000 excl. GST and is never added to the salary.
Typical offshore salaries by role
Tarino’s typical salary for each role, checked October 2026, with the typical Australian salary for the same role for comparison.
| Role | Typical monthly salary (AUD) | Per year (AUD) | Typical Australian salary (AUD a year, before super) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | $1,800 | $21,600 | $115,000 |
| Admin assistant | $1,200 | $14,400 | $80,000 |
| Bookkeeper | $1,400 | $16,800 | $90,000 |
| Client services officer | $1,400 | $16,800 | $90,000 |
| Conveyancing assistant | $1,400 | $16,800 | $90,000 |
| Customer service representative | $1,200 | $14,400 | $80,000 |
| Estimator | $1,800 | $21,600 | $130,000 |
| Executive assistant | $1,700 | $20,400 | $120,000 |
| IT support technician | $1,600 | $19,200 | $95,000 |
| Legal assistant | $1,500 | $18,000 | $95,000 |
| Loan processor | $1,600 | $19,200 | $100,000 |
| Marketing assistant | $1,500 | $18,000 | $95,000 |
| Medical receptionist | $1,200 | $14,400 | $70,000 |
| NDIS admin assistant | $1,300 | $15,600 | $80,000 |
| Paraplanner | $1,900 | $22,800 | $110,000 |
| Project administrator | $1,600 | $19,200 | $110,000 |
| Real estate assistant | $1,200 | $14,400 | $80,000 |
| Social media manager | $1,400 | $16,800 | $100,000 |
| Software developer | $2,300 | $27,600 | $145,000 |
| Virtual assistant | $1,100 | $13,200 | $80,000 |
Across these roles, typical salaries run from about $1,100 to $2,300 a month. Experienced hires with Australian clients, or roles that need a full Australian business day, can sit above the typical figure.
Total cost of a hire
Salary is only part of the cost. For a direct hire, the first-year cost is salary plus any statutory items plus Tarino’s one-time fee.
| Item | Example: bookkeeper |
|---|---|
| Salary, 12 months | $16,800 |
| 13th month pay (one-twelfth of basic salary, if hired directly) | $1,400 |
| Other statutory and benefit costs, if hired directly | Depends on how you engage the person |
| Tarino fee (one-time) | $5,000 excl. GST |
| Year 1 total, before other statutory costs | $23,200 |
| Year 2 total, before other statutory costs (no fee) | $18,200 |
For the statutory items, see 13th month pay and Philippine public holidays 2026. Whether they apply depends on how you engage the person. See direct hire vs EOR vs contractor.
What moves the number
These are the usual reasons an offer sits above or below the typical figure.
- Australian business hours. Working an Australian day means an early start in the Philippines.
- Australian software and regulation. Experience with Xero, MYOB, ApplyOnline, BAS or Australian lending workflows.
- Qualifications. For example, a CPA for accountants or a relevant degree for paraplanners.
- Years with Australian clients.
- Scope. Whether the person works alone or supervises others.
The floor: Philippine minimum wage
The Philippine minimum wage is set by region. In Metro Manila it is ₱755 a day for most workers under Wage Order NCR-28, effective 26 September 2026. Skilled offshore roles pay well above this floor. Our minimum wage guide lists the current regional rates.
Method
- Source. Tarino’s typical salary for each role, set by Tarino’s recruitment team as of October 2026.
- One figure per role. Each row is a single typical monthly salary in AUD, paid to the hire, not a range.
- Australian comparison. Tarino’s typical Australian salary for the same role, before superannuation.
- Last checked. October 2026. The same figures power our cost calculator and role pages.
How to use these figures
- Start from the role, then adjust for experience. Budget above the typical figure for senior hires or hard-to-find skills.
- Check hours. If the role needs a full Australian business day, expect to pay toward the top.
- Confirm the structure. If you will hire the person directly, add the statutory items above before you compare against an agency quote.
- Re-check before you offer. Salaries move with demand and the exchange rate.
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This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Check your situation with a qualified adviser.