Pay
Semi-monthly pay
Often called kinsenas
Being paid twice a month, usually around the 15th and the 30th.
Most useful for: Fresh grad, Career shifter
- In real life
- A ₱26,542.60 take-home month comes as two paydays of about ₱13,271.30 each.
- Why it matters to you
- The law says pay comes at least twice a month, no more than 16 days apart.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.