Calculate your 13th month pay.
Enter your basic monthly salary to see your 13th month entitlement under Philippine law.
13th Month Pay Breakdown
Due on or before December 24
Automate 13th month calculations
Timekeep tracks basic salary throughout the year and calculates 13th month pay automatically.
PD 851 Rules
What counts as basic salary?
Included in Basic Salary
- • Fixed monthly salary/wage
- • Daily rate × regular working days
- • COLA (if integrated into basic)
NOT Included
- • Overtime pay
- • Holiday pay premium
- • Night shift differential
- • Allowances (meal, transportation)
- • Commission (unless fixed)
- • Other bonuses
Important rules
What every employee should know.
Mandatory for All
All rank-and-file employees who worked at least one month during the calendar year are entitled to 13th month pay.
Pro-rata for Partial Year
New hires and resignees receive proportionate 13th month pay based on actual months worked during the year.
December 24 Deadline
Employers must pay 13th month pay on or before December 24. Some pay half in June and half in December.
Quick examples
13th month pay for common scenarios.
| Scenario | Monthly Salary | Months | 13th Month Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full year employee | ₱25,000 | 12 | ₱25,000 |
| Hired in July (6 months) | ₱30,000 | 6 | ₱15,000 |
| Resigned in September (9 months) | ₱20,000 | 9 | ₱15,000 |
| Hired in October (3 months) | ₱40,000 | 3 | ₱10,000 |
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