Specialized technology professionals can command monthly salaries of up to P158,000 in the Philippines, as companies compete for workers with hard-to-find skills amid expanding digital operations and artificial intelligence adoption, according to Jobstreet by SEEK.
Its Salary Pulse 2026 Report identifies DevOps Engineers among the highest-paid positions, with advertised monthly salaries ranging from P86,000 to P158,000. Data Engineers and Java Developers can earn up to P138,000, followed by Full Stack Developers at P134,600 and Systems Engineers at P129,000.
The report draws on thousands of full-time job advertisements posted on the platform and reflects typical middle-band salary ranges rather than guaranteed compensation.
The pay premium for specialized skills also extends to healthcare, particularly roles serving international markets.
US Registered Nurses receive advertised monthly salary offers ranging from P55,900 to P82,352, while Medical Coders command P51,200 to P79,000. By comparison, Philippine Registered Nurses are offered P33,420 to P51,000, while Staff Nurses receive P20,680 to P27,820.
Business support positions also show substantial differences as responsibilities become more specialized. Customer Service Representatives receive monthly offers of P21,500 to P27,200, while Quality Analysts can earn as much as P58,500 and Operations Managers up to P129,000.
In engineering, Structural Engineers command P35,040 to P78,400 monthly, compared with P21,500 to P36,500 for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
“Before making your next career move, look beyond salary figures and consider where your skills are most valued,” said Dannah Majarocon, Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines managing director.
She said shortages of specialized talent can push compensation higher, although experience, industry requirements and the match between a candidate’s capabilities and a position also influence salary offers.
The findings provide workers with benchmarks for assessing job opportunities and negotiating compensation as employers place greater value on specialized technical and professional skills.
