How to Compute 13th Month Pay for Part-Time Employees in the Philippines

As a former employee of a BPO company in Manila, I can attest that our company computed our 13th month pay based on our basic salary. For part-time employees, the computation is pro-rated based on the number of months worked. To give you a more accurate answer, let's assume you worked for 6 months with a monthly salary of PHP 15,000, and your total earnings for the year is PHP 90,000. Using the formula: Total Earnings x (Number of Months Worked / 12) = 13th Month Pay, your 13th month pay would be PHP 90,000 x (6/12) = PHP 7,500. However, this may vary depending on your company's policy, so it's best to check with your HR department. In my case, my 13th month pay was PHP 8,000, which was a pleasant surprise. I hope this helps, and I wish you all the best in your query.