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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Philippines

The Philippines median is $19,058 per year, with observed city pay up to Manila at $13,389.

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Biomedical Engineer pay in Philippines: Manila leads, Manila trails

The Philippines national median for a biomedical engineer is ₱1,190,000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₱836,000 in Manila to ₱836,000 in Manila (1×).

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. Common screening skills include Design, Biology, Regulatory, and Prototyping.

A modeled national band runs about ₱804,400–₱1,661,200 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Filipino city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat ₱1,190,000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Philippines shows about 1.7% CPI in 2025. A biomedical engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Biomedical Engineer pay data in Philippines

Start with the national median (₱1,190,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Philippines hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: ₱804,400 (10th) → ₱1,190,000 (median) → ₱1,661,200 (90th). Manila’s observed median is ₱836,000, with a local band about ₱569,000–₱1,230,000. If an offer is “at the Philippines median” but the job is in Manila, you may still be under local market.

National median
$19,058
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,589
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$13,389
Manila, NCR
Hourly (national)
$9.16
varies by city

Biomedical Engineer salary by city in Philippines

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Manila, NCR$13,389

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make in Philippines?
The national median is about ₱1,190,000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about ₱836,000 to ₱836,000.
Which Philippines city pays biomedical engineers the most?
Manila, NCR leads observed metros at about ₱836,000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Philippines cities have biomedical engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed biomedical engineer percentiles in PHP on this site.
Is biomedical engineer in demand in Philippines?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Filipino industry mix.