PayBenefits
Allowance
Money paid on top of basic pay for a purpose, like transport or meals.
Most useful for: Fresh grad, Career shifter
- In real life
- ₱20,000 basic with a ₱3,500 transport allowance: SSS counts ₱23,500. PhilHealth counts ₱20,000.
- Why it matters to you
- An allowance is taxed unless it is de minimis, and SSS and Pag-IBIG count it.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.