Pay
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Often called pang-gastos
What's left of a payday after your set-asides, divided by the days until the next payday.
Most useful for: Fresh grad, Career shifter
- In real life
- ₱3,000 left after bills, rent and padala, with 15 days to the next payday, is ₱200 a day.
- Why it matters to you
- The law keeps paydays at most 16 days apart, so a payday's money only has to last that long.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.